AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan land defending champions Qatar in tough draw

Japan has been grouped with Qatar at the 2027 football tournament, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5. The Asian Football Confederation hopes the competition will be held without complications after the draw was delayed due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Japan will face Indonesia and Thailand in Group F, while Saudi Arabia will face Kuwait, Oman, and Palestine in an all-West Asia group