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.

Veteran Australian defender Aziz Behich has set his sights on repeating the Socceroos’ 2015 heroics and claim the continental title for his country for a second time as Graham Arnold’s side gear up for their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B meeting with Syria on Thursday.

Palestine will have to be at their best when they meet United Arab Emirates in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

India and Uzbekistan will both be seeking wins when they face off in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

Australia will target a second successive win when they face Syria in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.