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With 24 countries competing for the prestigious continental title, the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is set to kick off in Qatar this Friday. The opening contest will feature hosts Qatar facing Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium. Originally planned for China, the 18th edition of the tournament had to be rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The Indian football team, led by coach Igor Stimac, finds itself in Group B alongside Uzbekistan, Australia, and Syria. India will commence their AFC Asian Cup 2023 journey with a match against Australia on Saturday, January 13.As the tournament unfolds, here is a detailed look at the full schedule of this highly anticipated sporting event.AFC Asian Cup Full ScheduleThe Venues: Al Bayt Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Education City Stadium, Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Al Janoub StadiumAFC Asian Cup 2023 GroupsGroup A: Qatar, China, Tajikistan, LebanonGroup B: Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, IndiaGroup C: Iran, UAE, Hong Kong, PalestineGroup D: Japan, Indonesia, Iraq, VietnamGroup E: South Korea, Jordan, Malaysia, BahrainGroup F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Oman Group Stage Fixtures:January 12: Qatar vs Lebanon, 9:30 pm ISTJanuary 13: Australia vs India, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 13: China vs Tajikistan, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 13: Uzbekistan vs Syria, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 14: Japan vs Vietnam, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 14: UAE vs Hong Kong, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 14: Iran vs Palestine, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 15: South Korea vs Bahrain, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 15: Indonesia vs Iraq, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 15: Malaysia vs Jordan, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 16: Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 16: Saudi Arabia vs Oman, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 17: Lebanon vs China, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 17: Tajikistan vs Qatar, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 18: Syria vs Australia, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 18: India vs Uzbekistan, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 18: Palestine vs UAE, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 19: Iraq vs Japan, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 19: Vietnam vs Indonesia, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 19: Hong Kong vs Iran, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 20: Jordan vs South Korea, 5:00 pm IST,January 20: Bahrain vs Malaysia, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 21: Oman vs Thailand, 8:00 pm ISTJanuary 21: Kyrgyzstan vs Saudi Arabia, 11:00 pm ISTJanuary 22: Qatar vs China, 8:30 pm ISTJanuary 22: Tajikistan vs Lebanon, 8:30 pm ISTJanuary 23: Australia vs Uzbekistan, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 23: Syria vs India, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 23: Hong Kong vs Palestine, 8:30 pm ISTJanuary 23: Iran vs UAE, 8:30 pm ISTJanuary 24: Iraq vs Vietnam, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 24: Japan vs Indonesia, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 25: Jordan vs Bahrain, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 25: South Korea vs Malaysia, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 25: Kyrgyzstan vs Oman, 8:30 pm ISTJanuary 25: Saudi Arabia vs Thailand, 8:30 pm ISTRound of 16 Fixtures:January 28: 1B vs 3A/C/D, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 28: 2A vs 2C, 9:30 pm ISTJanuary 29: 1D vs 3B/E/F, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 29: 1A vs 3C/D/E, 9:30 pm ISTJanuary 30: 2B vs 2F, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 30: 1F vs 2E, 9:30 pm ISTJanuary 31: 1E vs 2D, 5:00 pm ISTJanuary 31: 1C vs 3A/B/F, 9:30 pm ISTQuarter-finals Fixtures:February 2: W-RO16 2 vs W-RO16 3, 5:00 pm ISTFebruary 2: W-RO16 1 vs W-RO16 5, 9:00 pm ISTFebruary 3: W-RO16 8 vs W-RO16 7, 5:00 pm ISTFebruary 3: W-RO16 4 vs W-RO16 6, 9:00 pm ISTSemi-finals Fixtures:February 6: W-QF1 vs W-QF2 8:30 pm ISTFebruary 7: W-QF3 vs W-QF4, 8:30 pm ISTFinal:February 10: W-SF1 vs W-SF2, 8:30 pm IST India's Schedule for AFC Asian Cup 2023 India's campaign begins with a high-stakes match against Australia at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Saturday, January 13. The tournament itself kicks off with a clash between defending champions Qatar and Lebanon at Lusail Stadium on Friday, January 12. Subsequent matches for India include encounters with Uzbekistan on January 18 and Syria on January 23. The knockout stage is set to commence from January 28, leading up to the summit clash at Lusail Stadium on February 10.AFC Asian Cup 2023 Live Streaming in IndiaFor fans eager to catch the live action, the Sports18 Network will broadcast India's matches in the country. JioCinema will provide live streaming of the tournament on its mobile app and website. India's Squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023The Indian squad comprises a formidable lineup:Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal KaithDefenders: Akash Mishra, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish BoseMidfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta SinghForwards: Ishan Pandita, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh

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