AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

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The 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification was the qualification process organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to determine the participating teams for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the 18th edition of the international men's football championship of Asia.

The qualification process involved four rounds, where the first two rounds doubled as the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification for Asian teams. Only the first round acted as qualifiers for the cancelled 2020 AFC Solidarity Cup as the six teams which were eliminated from the first round of the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifiers. The two teams that were eliminated from the play-off round of the Asian Cup qualifiers were among the four teams that would have qualified for the Solidarity Cup.

The AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers is a prestigious international football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to determine the participating teams for the AFC Asian Cup, the premier national team competition in Asia. Featuring national teams from across the continent, the qualifiers serve as a crucial pathway for teams to earn their spot in the main tournament. The competition showcases emerging talents and established football powerhouses, offering thrilling matches and intense rivalries. With a format that includes group stages and knockout rounds, the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers highlight the growing strength and passion for football across Asia, culminating in the best teams earning their place to compete for the continental title.