2023 AFC Asian Cup
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup was the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It involved 24 national teams after its expansion in 2019, with the host Qatar the defending champions.
| AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 كأس آسيا 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Qatar |
| Dates | 12 January – 10 February 2024 |
| Teams | 24 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 9 (in 5 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Qatar (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Jordan |
| Third place | Iran |
| Fourth place | South Korea |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 51 |
| Goals scored | 132 (2.59 per match) |
| Attendance | 1,507,790 (29,565 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Akram Afif (8 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Akram Afif |
| Best goalkeeper | Meshaal Barsham |
| Fair play award | Qatar |
On 17 October 2022, the AFC announced that the tournament would be held in Qatar, replacing the original host China. Due to the high summer temperatures at Persian Gulf and Qatar's participation in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the tournament was postponed to 12 January – 10 February 2024, while retaining the original name for both existing sponsorship and logistical purposes.
Hosts and defending champions Qatar successfully retained their title, defeating Jordan 3–1 in the final.