2027 Asian Cup: Uzbekistan to open group stage with match against Jordan

The opening match against Jordan is scheduled for January 8 in Jeddah at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Kick-off is at 21:30 Tashkent time (19:30 local time). On January 12 in Riyadh at the Kingdom Arena, Fabio Cannavaro's side will face North Korea, and on January 17 in Jeddah at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City arena, they will play Bahrain. Both matches will begin at 18:30 Tashkent time (16:30 local time).

The top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed sides will advance to the round of 16. The group stage will conclude on January 20, with the round of 16 matches kicking off two days later. The quarter-finals are scheduled for January 28 and 29, and the semi-finals for February 1 and 2.

The tournament will run from January 7 to February 5, 2027, featuring 24 national teams. Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Cup for the first time, marking the 19th edition of the competition. The opening match will take place on January 7 in Riyadh between the hosts and Palestine at the 72,000-capacity King Fahd Sports City Stadium, which will also stage the final on February 5. A total of 51 matches will be played across eight venues in three cities: five stadiums in Riyadh, two in Jeddah, and one in Al Khobar.