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AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan land defending champions Qatar in tough draw
Key takeaways
- Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
- Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament for the first time from January 7 to February 5.
- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will be hoping the competition will be held without any further complications after the draw was delayed due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Qatar defeated Jordan 3-1 to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at their home ground, Lusail Stadium [File: Molly Darlington/Reuters]By The Associated Press Published On 10 May 202610 May 2026Four-time winners Japan have been grouped with defending champions Qatar at the Asian Cup 2027 football tournament.
Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament for the first time from January 7 to February 5.
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