Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh.
The tournament, which Saudi will host for the first time, will run from January 7 to February 5, 2027, with the participation of 24 teams.
Full list of AFC Asian Cup 2027 groups:
- Group A: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine
- Group B: Uzbekistan, Bahrain, North Korea, Jordan
- Group C: Iran, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, China
- Group D: Australia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Singapore
- Group E: South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Lebanon/Yemen
- Group F: Japan, Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia
The draw had been set for April 11 in the Saudi capital but was postponed because of the Middle East conflict to ensure full attendance and participation from all concerned parties, national associations and partners.
Published on May 10, 2026