The round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup is taking shape.
Japan could face South Korea after only managing to finish second in Group D, Iraq, before the Koreans’ final match against Malaysia on Thursday.
Such a matchup would send home one of the pre-tournament favorites in a festival that has largely avoided upsets so far.
Australia, Iran and Saudi Arabia are also qualified for the round of 16 in Qatar, along with hosts and countries such as Palestine, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The top four third-placed teams will join the eight countries that automatically qualify for the next round.
(All GMT)
Sunday, January 28
Australia faced the third-placed team in Groups A, C and D (Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, 11:30 a. m. )
Tajikistan vs United Arab Emirates (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan 4:00 p. m. )
Monday, January 29
Iraq vs third-best team across Group B, E and F (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan 11.30am)
Qatar vs. third best in Groups C, D and E (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor 4:00 p. m. )
Tuesday, January 30
Uzbekistan vs Group F runners-up (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah 11:30 a. m. )
Group F winners vs. Group E runners-up (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, 4:00 p. m. )
Wednesday, January 31
Group E winners vs Japan (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha 11.30am)
Iran faces the third-best team in Groups A, B and F (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, p. m. )
Friday, February 2
Winner 2 vs Winner 3 (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan 11.30am)
Winner 1 Winner 6 (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah 3:30 p. m. )
Saturday, February 3
Winner 7 vs Winner 8 (Education City Stadium, Doha 11.30am)
Winner Four vs Winner Five (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor 3. 30pm)
Tuesday, February 6
Quarter-final winner 1 Quarter-final winner 2 (Ahmad Bin Al Stadium, Al Rayyan 3:00 p. m. )
Wednesday, February 7
Winner of quarter 3 vs Winner of quarter 4 (Al Thumama Stadium Doha 3pm)
Saturday, February 10
Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2 (Lusail Stadium, Lusail 15:00)
(All BST times)
Friday, January 12
Qatar 3-0 Lebanon
Saturday, January 13
China 0-0 Tajikistan
Wednesday, January 17
Lebanon 0-0 China
Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar
Monday, January 22
Tajikistan 2-1 Lebanon
Qatar 1-0 China
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Saturday, January 13
Australia 2-0 India
Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria
Thursday, January 18
Syria 0-1 Australia
India 0-3 Uzbekistan
Tuesday, January 23
Syria 1-0 India
Australia 1-1 Uzbekistan
Sunday, January 14
UAE 3-1 Hong Kong
Iran 4-1 Palestine
Thursday, January 18
Palestine 1-1 United Arab Emirates
Friday, January 19
Hong Kong 0-1 Iran
Tuesday, January 23
Hong Kong 0-3 Palestine
Iran 2-1 United Arab Emirates
Sunday, January 14
Japan 4-2 Vietnam
Monday, January 15
Indonesia 1-3 Iraq
Friday, January 19
Iraq 2-1 Japan
Vietnam 0-1 Indonesia
Wednesday, January 24
Japan 3-1 Indonesia
Iraq 3-2 Vietnam
Monday, January 15
South Korea 3-1 Bahrain
Malaysia 0-4 Jordan
Saturday, January 20
Jordan 2-2 South Korea
Bahrain 1-0 Malaysia
Thursday, January 25
South Korea vs Malaysia (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah 11.30am)
Jordan vs Bahrain (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan 11:30 a. m. )
Tuesday, January 16
Thailand 2-0 Kyrgyzstan
Saudi Arabia 2-1 Oman
Sunday, January 21
Oman 0-0 Thailand
Kyrgyzstan 0-2 Saudi Arabia
Thursday, January 25
Saudi Arabia vs Thailand (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan 3:00 p. m. )
Kyrgyzstan-Oman (Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, 3:00 p. m. )
TV channel and live stream: In the UK, the whole tournament will be broadcast by TrillerTV, formerly FITE.
You can watch online via their website or app. The app can be cast from your phone to a compatible TV or with a compatible Smart TV through the Triller app.
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