2023 Schedule

Regular Season

vs Qatar
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3-2

Postseason

vs Japan
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2-1

Regular Season

vs Syria
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1-1

Preseason

2023 Schedule

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South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era

South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.

29dReuters

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for World Cup return

After a four-month hiatus, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup returns this week -- and there's plenty to keep a close eye on.

31dGabriel Tan

AFC Asian Cup

The gap between Asia's best and the rest has closed; World Cup will be next

The 2023 Asian Cup has shown that the gap between Asia's elite and the second tier has closed, and that could have a significant flow-on effect at the 2026 World Cup.

67dJoey Lynch

AFC Asian Cup

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 bracket, results and venues

Check out all the results and venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.

69dESPN

Iran

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Iran's golden generation might have missed their best -- and last -- shot at Asian Cup glory

As they bowed out of the Asian Cup, Iran's golden generation might just have missed their best chance of winning a first trophy since 1976.

72dGabriel Tan

blog - the match

Qatar survive chaos and controversy to move one step away from retaining Asian Cup

After chaos and controversy that lasted from the first minute to the 107th, Qatar have survived against Iran to reach a second straight Asian Cup final.

72dJoey Lynch

Soccer

Holders Qatar edge Iran to reach Asian Cup final

Hosts and defending champions Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semifinal on Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium where striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordán.

72dESPN

News

Iran boss: Asian Cup a last dance for ageing team

Amir Ghalenoel has said that the 2023 Asian Cup may represent the "last dance" for several members of his veteran squad ahead of their semifinal clash with the host nation and defending champions Qatar on Wednesday evening.

73dJoey Lynch

AFC Asian Cup

For all their talent, it is Iran's heart that has driven them to an Asian Cup semifinal

In a clash of two teams brimming with talent, it was Iran's heart that fuelled a 2-1 comeback win over Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

76dGabriel Tan

blog - the match

Japan finally run out of luck as Asian Cup favourites fall to Iran in quarterfinals

With Japan expected to finally come good at the Asian Cup, they would instead run out of luck as Iran eliminated them from the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

76dJoey Lynch

Soccer

Late penalty sees Iran beat Japan to enter SF

Iran knocked out Japan with a 2-1 victory in their Asian Cup quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in added time.

76dReuters

AFC Asian Cup

Australia, South Korea rematch headlines tantalising Asian Cup quarterfinal lineup

The Asian Cup is down to the quarterfinals and it will feature two heavyweights clashes, as will as produce a surprise name in the last four.

78dGabriel Tan

AFC Asian Cup

Iran's golden generation keep Asian Cup dream alive -- but only after surviving Syria scare

For a team regarded as golden generation looking to win a first Asian Cup since 1976, Iran were certainly made to work for their place in the quarterfinals.

79dGabriel Tan

Soccer

Iran beat Syria on penalties to set up Japan QF

Iran survived going down to 10 men to beat Syria 5-3 in a penalty shootout in the Asian Cup round of 16 on Wednesday after the game ended 1-1 after extra time, setting up a tasty quarterfinal clash with four-times champions Japan.

79dReuters

AFC Asian Cup

From heavyweight clash to potential upsets: Previewing the Asian Cup round of 16

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 will deliver plenty of tantalising ties -- from heavyweight clashes to potential upsets.

82dGabriel Tan

AFC Asian Cup

Fortune favours the brave as Palestine make history by reaching Asian Cup knockout round

It initially looked as though luck would not be Palestine's side but fortune ultimately favoured the brave as they marched on in the AFC Asian Cup.

82dGabriel Tan

AFC Asian Cup

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Asian Cup knockout stage: Which nations have qualified, which teams are out

The group stage of the Asian Cup has concluded after a dramatic final match day. Here's who has qualified and who's heading home.

85dJoey Lynch

Soccer

Iran reach last 16 with win over Hong Kong

Iran booked their place in the Asian Cup last 16 when they beat Hong Kong 1-0 in a Group C game on Friday at the Khalifa International Stadium where Mehdi Ghayedi scored the winner.

91dReuters

AFC Asian Cup

Iran issue statement of intent at Asian Cup -- and it took them all of 72 seconds

Iran took just 72 seconds to issue a statement of intent at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. And they then went on to deliver several more.

96dGabriel Tan

Soccer

Clinical Iran hand Palestine 4-1 defeat at Asian Cup

Iran beat Palestine 4-1 in their Asian Cup Group C opener on Sunday at the Education City Stadium where a show of solidarity by Iranian fans and players was quickly followed by a football masterclass from the three-times champions.

96dReuters

Iran

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Behind the discovery and nurturing of Iran's golden generation gunning for glory at Asian Cup

Iran are among the favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup but the unearthing of their 'golden generation' was far from a stroke of fortune.

97dGabriel Tan

AFC Asian Cup

The biggest names set to light up the Asian Cup

Ahead of the AFC Asian Cup, we look at the most-prominent players to keep a close eye on over the next month.

101dGabriel Tan

AFC Asian Cup

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2023 AFC Asian Cup team-by-team guide: Ones to watch, expectations for each nation

ESPN previews each of the 24 Asian Cup teams ahead of what promises to be a historic tournament. Here's all the key info on the squads set to compete.

102dJoey Lynch and Gabriel Tan