Iraq head coach Jesus Casas is fully aware of the formidable challenge awaiting his team when they play Japan in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.

Islamic Republic of Iran forward Mehdi Taremi is more focused on collective objectives than getting on the scoresheet, ahead of his team’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C encounter against Hong Kong, China on Friday.

Friday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D clash between Vietnam and Indonesia will be Nguyen Filip’s first taste of a Southeast Asian derby and the 31-year-old custodian intends to treat the Garudas with plenty of respect.

Kou Itakura believes Japan have what it takes to overcome Iraq in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ Group D tie at the Education City Stadium on Friday.

Islamic Republic of Iran could move within touching distance of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage with a win over Hong Kong, China when they meet in a Group C tie on Friday.

There will be no margin for error for either team when Vietnam face Southeast Asian rivals Indonesia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.

Syria head coach Hector Cuper has denied he will take a defensive approach into his team’s Group B clash with Australia on Thursday as the west Asians look to pick up their first win of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

The opening round of fixtures at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ did not disappoint and the continental competition now moves swiftly onto Matchday Two.

Palestine captain Musab Battat believes his side has what it takes to compete with the United Arab Emirates in what he has billed as a “must-win” clash in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

Amrinder Singh wants India to produce their best when they face Uzbekistan in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.