The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Wednesday that the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup finals will take place on May 9, 2026, in Riyadh, specifically in Diriyah, with 24 teams participating. The 19th edition of the tournament will see Asia's elite teams divided into six groups of four, setting the stage for exciting competition before the highly anticipated championship kicks off. The tournament will be held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, from January 7 to February 5, 2027. The final spot will be decided on June 4, 2026, when Lebanon and Yemen meet to determine the top team in Group B.
The Asian Football Confederation renews its sincere thanks to the Local Organising Committee of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 and to the Asian football family for their cooperation and understanding during this difficult period.
Further details regarding the start date of the official ceremony will be announced through the Asian Football Confederation's channels in due course.
The Asian Football Confederation confirmed today, Wednesday, that the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia will take place on May 9, 2026, in the Saudi capital (Riyadh), specifically in Diriyah, with the participation of 24 teams. The 19th edition will see the top Asian teams divided into 6 groups, each 4 teams, to outline the exciting competitions ahead of the anticipated tournament, which will be held in Saudi Arabia for the first time from January 7 to February 5, 2027. The final spot will be determined on June 4, 2026, when Lebanon and Yemen meet to decide the top position in Group B.
The Asian Football Confederation extends its sincere thanks to the local organizing committee for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and to the Asian football family for their cooperation and understanding during this challenging period.
More details regarding the start time of the official ceremony will be announced through the AFC channels in due course.
