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Asian Cup Simulator

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Asian Cup 2027 at a glance

The Asian Cup heads to Saudi Arabia for the first time, with 24 teams chasing the title across Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar. Qatar are the two-time defending champions, and the Socceroos are in Group D with Iraq, Tajikistan and Singapore.

Dates
7 January to 5 February 2027
Host
Saudi Arabia
Teams
24 teams, 6 groups
Final
5 February, Riyadh

Group A

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Palestine

Group B

  • Uzbekistan
  • Bahrain
  • North Korea
  • Jordan

Group C

  • Iran
  • Syria
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • China

Group D

  • Australia
  • Tajikistan
  • Iraq
  • Singapore

Group E

  • South Korea
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen

Group F

  • Japan
  • Qatar
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Asian Cup 2027?

The AFC Asian Cup 2027 kicks off on 7 January, with the final on 5 February 2027. Saudi Arabia will host the tournament for the first time, with matches played across Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar.

How does the Asian Cup 2027 format work?

The tournament features 24 teams in six groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the four best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 16. From there, it's knockout football all the way to the final. Win or go home.

Who are the Socceroos playing?

Australia are in Group D alongside Singapore, Iraq and Tajikistan. The Socceroos kick off against Singapore on 9 January in Khobar, face Iraq on 14 January in Riyadh, then finish the group stage against Tajikistan on 19 January in Riyadh. Three games, one mission. Can Australia win the Asian Cup 2027? Absolutely. The Socceroos won it in 2015 and will be hoping to do it again in Saudi Arabia. But with Japan, South Korea, Iran and defending champions Qatar in the mix, it won't be easy. Think Australia can go all the way? Give our Asian Cup 2027 simulator a spin.

Who are the defending champions?

Qatar are the defending Asian Cup champions, having won back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2023. Japan lead the all-time winners list with four titles, while Australia lifted the trophy on home soil in 2015. Time for another one?

How does the simulator pick the winners?

Our free Asian Cup simulator uses FIFA men's world rankings and recent team form to predict every match, from the group stage to the final. There's also a little randomness thrown in, because football wouldn't be football without the occasional upset. Play again and you might get a completely different champion.

How it works

We've used FIFA's latest men's world rankings and recent form to give every team a rating. The groups and fixtures follow the official draw.

Group matches follow the AFC's tie-break rules, and the four best third-placed teams go through with the top two from each group. Knockout games that finish level go to extra time, then penalties. And because they're playing at home, Saudi Arabia get a little boost. Sorry, everyone else.

Just a bit of football fun from Strip Tees. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by the AFC or FIFA.