亚洲足球协会(AFC) recently announced the schedule for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.html">qualifiers. The tournament will take place from March to November this year, with a total of 24 teams participating.
The qualifying.html">qualifying rounds will be played in two phases. The first phase, which starts on March 16 and ends on June 5, will feature 12 teams divided into three groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the second round.
In the second round, the remaining 12 teams will be joined by 12 more teams that advanced directly to this stage based on their FIFA ranking and past performances in the tournament. This phase will run from June 6 to September 7, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the final round.
The final round will take place from October 10 to November 20, featuring the top 12 teams that have advanced so far. The winner of this round will earn a spot in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup main tournament.
Among the participating teams are regional powerhouses such as Japan, South Korea, and Iran, as well as up-and-coming nations like Vietnam and Malaysia. The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of football talent from across Asia.