Dazzling opening ceremony sets stage for Qatar 2023

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Dazzling opening ceremony sets stage for Qatar 2023

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the magnificent Lusail Stadium on Friday.

Ahead of the competition’s highly anticipated opening clash between hosts Qatar and Lebanon, the Lusail Stadium welcomed fans from across Asia to bask in the splendour of Asia’s crown jewel. 
 
Graced by the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the ceremony commenced with a spectacular theatrical performance, The Lost Chapter of Kelileh & Demneh, based on the ancient fable of the same name.

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Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v Syria

Sun, 14 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v Syria

Doha: Uzbekistan head coach Srecko Katanec has refused to be deterred by the absence of  Eldor Shomurodov ahead of Saturday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie against Syria at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.

Shomurodov, who plays for Italian Serie A side Cagliari, suffered a leg injury in December which ruled him out of the continental showpiece.

​Preview - Group B: Australia v India

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

​Preview - Group B: Australia v India

Al Rayyan: Former champions Australia are raring to go in the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ and are single-minded in their desire to regain the trophy they won in 2015.

Head coach Graham Arnold has a fully fit squad to select from, including experienced goalkeeper Mathew Ryan who has recovered from an injury as they look to kick off their Group B campaign on a winning note against India on Saturday.

Preview - Group A: China PR v Tajikistan

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group A: China PR v Tajikistan

Doha: Petar Segrt’s Tajikistan are relishing their moment under the spotlight as they prepare to make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut against China PR in the second game of Group A at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday.

The central Asian nation are the only debutants in Qatar 2023, having booked their place in the Finals by topping a qualifiers group that included Kyrgyz Republic, Singapore, and Myanmar.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ set to break broadcast records

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ set to break broadcast records

AFC’s flagship men’s national team competition reaches widest distribution since inception

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is poised to reach its widest audience in the tournament’s proud history as Asia’s top 24 teams prepare to battle for Continental supremacy across nine world-class venues from 12 January to 10 February 2024.