Qatar hosting the AFC Asian Cup

How does the group stage work?

The top two teams in each group and the four best-ranked third-placed teams will advance to the round of 16. The bottom teams and the two worst-ranked third-placed teams in each group will be eliminated from the tournament.

Hot on the heels of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event, Qatar will have another chance to make use of its FIFA World Cup venues. One the nine tournament venues, seven played host to the World Cup, including Lusail Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Education City Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium and Al Thumama Stadium.