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Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup for the third time. The tournament got underway on Jan. 12 when the hosts defeated Lebanon in the opener. The heavy hitters in the tournament have thus far all cruised with Australia, Iran, and Japan all picking up wins. While historically the tournament has been held during the summer, due to the heat in the country, the tournament was moved to the winter of 2024, similarly to the scheduling when the nation held the 2022 World Cup. As a result, clubs will be without key players for the 18th edition of the tournament as Qatar also look to retain their title after winning in 2019. But with improvement from Japan and South Korea, that could be a tough task. Here’s what to know:
Dates and how to watch
Schedule
All times Eastern
Group stage
Friday, Jan. 12Qatar 3, Lebanon 0
Saturday, Jan. 13Australia 2, India 0China 0, Tajikistan 0Uzbekistan 0, Syria 0
Sunday, Jan. 14Japan 4, Vietnam 2United Arab Emirates 3, Hong Kong 1Iran 4, Palestine 1
Monday, Jan. 15South Korea 3, Bahrain 1Indonesia 1, Iraq 3Malaysia 0, Jordan, 4
Tuesday, Jan. 16Thailand 2, Kyrgyzstan 0Saudi Arabia vs. Oman, 12:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Wednesday, Jan. 17Lebanon vs. China, 6:30 a.m. (Paramount+) Tajikistan vs. Qatar, 9:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Thursday, Jan. 18Syria vs. Australia, 6:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) India vs. Uzbekistan, 9:30 a.m. (Paramount+) Palestine vs. United Arab Emirates, 12:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Friday, Jan. 19Iraq vs. Japan, 6:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) Vietnam vs. Indonesia, 9:30 a.m. (Paramount+) Hong Kong vs. Iran, 12:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
Saturday, Jan. 20Jordan vs. South Korea, 6:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) Bahrain vs. Malaysia, 9:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Sunday, Jan. 21Oman vs. Thailand, 9:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) Kyrgyzstan vs. Saudi Arabia, 12:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Monday, Jan. 22Qatar vs. China, 10 a.m. (Paramount+) Tajikistan vs. Lebanon, 10 a.m. (Paramount+)
Tuesday, Jan. 23Australia vs. Uzbekistan, 6:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) Syria vs. India, 6:30 a.m. (Paramount+) Iran vs. United Arab Emirates, 10 a.m. (Paramount+) Hong Kong vs. Palestine, 10 a.m. (Paramount+)
Wednesday, Jan. 24Japan vs. Indonesia, 6:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) Iraq vs. Vietnam, 6:30 a.m. (Paramount+)
Thursday, Jan. 25South Korea vs. Malaysia, 6:30 a.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network) Jordan vs. Bahrain, 6:30 a.m. (Paramount+) Saudi Arabia vs. Thailand, 10 a.m. (Paramount+) Kyrgyzstan vs. Oman, 10 a.m. (Paramount+)
Round of 16Jan. 28-30
Quarterfinals Feb. 2-3
Semifinals Feb. 6-7
FinalFeb. 10, 10 a.m.
Standings
Group ATeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Qatar
1
1
0
0
3
3
2
China
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
Tajikistan
1
0
1
0
0
1
4
Lebanon
1
0
0
1
-3
0
Group BTeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Australia
1
0
0
0
2
3
2
Uzbekistan
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
Syria
1
0
1
0
0
1
4
India
1
0
0
1
-2
0
Group CTeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Iran
1
1
0
0
3
3
2
United Arab Emirates
1
1
0
0
2
3
3
Hong Kong
1
0
0
1
-2
0
4
Palestine
1
0
0
1
-3
0
Group DTeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Japan
1
1
0
0
3
3
2
Iraq
1
1
0
0
2
3
3
Vietnam
1
0
0
1
-2
0
4
Indonesia
1
0
0
1
-2
0
Group ETeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Jordan
1
1
0
0
4
3
2
South Korea
1
1
0
0
2
3
3
Bahrain
1
0
0
1
-2
0
4
Malaysia
1
0
0
1
-4
0
Group FTeamMPWDLGDPts
1
Thailand
1
1
0
0
2
3
2
Oman
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Saudi Arabia
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Kygrgyzstan
1
0
0
1
-2
0