Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Excitement is building ahead of the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup as 23 nations get set join hosts United Arab Emirates in the 24-team tournament.
With the opening game between the UAE and Bahrain now just a week away, the-AFC.com has gone through the groups to pick out a fun fact per team so you can brush up on your knowledge ahead of the big kick-off.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: When the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 starts in Abu Dhabi on January 5, the continental championship will be kicking off for the 17th time since the inaugural tournament was held in Hong Kong in 1956.
Park Kyung-ho was part of the Korea Republic side that claimed the first-ever AFC Asian Cup. Here, he relives his memories of that historic tournament.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: When the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 gets underway next month there will be more than 550 players hoping to have a celebration as the final concludes on February 1, but before that there are plenty amongst that number who will be having a smaller party of their own given that their birthday falls during the four-week extravaganza.
22 of the 24 participating nations will likely have a birthday boy amongst their ranks, with 2007 winners Iraq heading the list given they could potentially have seven players set to blow out the candles should they progress to at least the quarter-finals.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup has showcased the Continent’s greatest players over the years, with many making their name in the competition. Next in our '10 of the Best' series, we feature talents who will arrive in the United Arab Emirates full of promise as they get set to make their tournament bow.
Four years ago in Australia, Massimo Luongo was the pick of the bunch as the Socceroo was voted the MVP, while a 20-year-old Sardar Azmoun was twice on the scoresheet for the Islamic Republic of Iran. As the 2019 edition rapidly approaches, here’s a list of 10 more youngsters to keep an eye out for.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As the 24 teams battle for the Continental crown in January, goals will be the most valuable currency. The-AFC.com kicks off our weekly Asian Cup UAE 2019 series '10 of the Best' with a look at 10 target men whose nations will rely on to deliver the goals.
UAE's Ali Mabkhout nipped the top scorer award in 2015 with five goals. But with the tournament expanded from 16 to 24 teams this time around, the goals race is set to be even more heated. Here are a selection of leading candidates who could take the mantle from the Emirati this January.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran defender Roozbeh Cheshmi has admitted the injury suffered after the first game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia that subsequently ruled him out of the tournament motivates him to fight even harder for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 title.
Cheshmi was a rock in the centre of defence as Iran scored late to open their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Morocco in Saint Petersburg, but he was injured before the next game and had to watch from the sidelines as his teammates put in valiant performances against Spain and Portugal.
Team Melli ultimately narrowly missed out on qualification to the next stage to end their and Cheshmi’s dream of a first appearance in the knockout rounds, but the 25-year-old is now back to full fitness and raring to go ahead of UAE 2019.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Having brought you the lowdown on the capital Abu Dhabi, we continue our series of venue guides, exploring the four 2019 AFC Asian Cup host cities, this time with Dubai.
One of the world's top holiday destinations, Dubai is famous for its serene beaches, luxurious attractions and being home to the World's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. The UAE's most populous city hosts eight group-stage matches and three more in the knock-out stages.
City: Dubai Population: 3.1 million Local Clubs: Al Nasr, Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, Hatta