AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw: How to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw live on TV and online

Defending champions Qatar will host the AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw on 11 May in Doha. The Indian men’s football team is ranked 101st in the FIFA standings, and 23 other sides will feature in the draw.

The pots have been formed according to the latest FIFA rankings. India has been placed in Pot 4 along with Tajikistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand and China.

Tajikistan will be making their debut in the AFC Asian Cup this time. Hosts Qatar find themselves in Pot 1. Japan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Korea, Australia and Saudi Arabia are the remaining teams available in Pot 1. The 24 participating nations will be divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams advance to the last-16 stage.

India managed to qualify for two consecutive AFC Asian Cups for the first time. India secured an AFC Asian Cup berth after finishing as Group D winners in the third round of the qualifiers. They have so far participated in the AFC Asian Cup on three occasions – 1964, 2011 and 2019.

When will the draw of AFC Asian Cup 2023 take place?

The draw for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 will take place on Thursday, May 11.

Where will the draw of AFC Asian Cup 2023 be held?

The draw for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be held at the Katara Opera House in Doha, Qatar.

What time will the draw of AFC Asian Cup 2023 begin?

The draw for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 will begin at 4:30 PM IST.

How to Live Stream the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Draw?

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw will be streamed live on AFC’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

How to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw on TV?

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw will not be telecast live in India.

What are the pots for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 draw?

Pot 1: Qatar, Japan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Korea, Australia, Saudi Arabia

Pot 2: Iraq, UAE, Oman, Uzbekistan, China PR, Jordan

Pot 3: Bahrain, Syria, Palestine, Vietnam, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon

Pot 4: India, Tajikistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia