Ammon News - Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group ​A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face ‌Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh.

The draw had been set for April 11 in the Saudi capital but ​was postponed because of the Middle East ​conflict to ensure full attendance and participation from ⁠all concerned parties, national associations and partners.

Saudi ​will play alongside Kuwait, Oman and Palestine in ​Group A, while Group B includes Uzbekistan and Jordan, who both qualified for the World Cup next month.

Qatar were drawn ​alongside Japan in Group F, in a ​repeat of the 2019 final, which the Qataris won before ‌going ⁠on to retain the title at the 2023 edition.

The tournament, which Saudi will host for the first time, will run from January 7 to February ​5, 2027, ​with the ⁠participation of 24 teams.

Following is the draw for the Asian Cup 2027 ​group stage:
Group A: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, ​Palestine
Group ⁠B: Uzbekistan, Bahrain, North Korea, Jordan
Group C: Iran, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, China
Group D: Australia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Singapore
Group E: ⁠South ​Korea, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, ​Lebanon/Yemen
Group F: Japan, Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia