The 16-strong cast were divided into four groups for the seventh edition of the tournament that will kick off on January 6, 2026.
Hosts and 2022 champions Saudi Arabia will have 2018 runners-up Vietnam, Jordan and debutants Kyrgyz Republic for company in Group A.
Two-time and defending champions Japan will have to contend with 2024 hosts Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Syria in Group B. .....
𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙. 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙣.#AFCU23 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 2026 Group Stage cast is finalised as 1️⃣6️⃣ aspirants are set to lay their claim to the trophy!
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