AFC Asian Cup 2024: All You Need To Know - Teams, Venue, What’s New And More

Sunil Chhetri leads the Indian football team as they prepare for the challenging AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar. Placed in Group B with formidable opponents like Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria, India kicks off their campaign against Australia on January 13, 2024, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Despite their rich football history, India has never clinched victory in the Asian Cup, with their best finish as runners-up in 1964.

Eager to surpass this milestone, the team is a blend of experienced players and emerging talent, aiming to script a new chapter of success in the tournament.

Subsequent matches are scheduled against Uzbekistan on January 18 and Syria on January 23. The Indian team's aspiration is to secure the coveted AFC Asian Cup and make history in the upcoming edition.

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Groups

Group A: Qatar, China, Tajikistan, Lebanon

Group B: Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India

Group C: Iran, UAE, Hong Kong, Palestine

Group D: Japan, Indonesia, Iraq, Vietnam

Group E: South Korea, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain

Group F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Oman

Indian Football Team's AFC Asian Cup 2023 Schedule

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Indian Football Team Squad

Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith.

Defenders: Akash Mishra, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose.

Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta Singh.

Forwards: Ishan Pandita, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh.

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Live Streaming & Telecast

Live Streaming: JioCinema

Telecast: Sports18