December 20 – The Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) has drawn the teams for the 16-team AFC Seashore Soccer Asian Cup to be performed in Thailand in March subsequent 12 months.
The event might be performed at Jomtien Seashore in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025. The highest three groups will qualify for the Seashore Soccer World Cup within the Seychelles, the primary time it has been hosted in Africa, in Might 2025.
Defending champions Iran, in search of a fourth title, have been drawn with two-time champions United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan and Indonesia in a tough-looking Group C.
Hosts Thailand, looking for a primary title, had been drawn in Group A with Kuwait, Lebanon and India, whereas three-time winners Japan will face China PR, Saudi Arabia and Iraq in Group B.
Oman, the 2015 champions, will face Bahrain, Malaysia and Vietnam in Group D.
The highest two groups from every group will advance to the quarter-finals.
Draw Outcome
Group A: Thailand, Kuwait, Lebanon, India
Group B: Japan, China PR, Saudi Arabia, Iraq
Group C: Iran, UAE, Afghanistan, Indonesia
Group D: Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Vietnam
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