Japan drawn into Group of Death with Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia at Asian Cup 2027
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Japan was placed in Group F alongside two-time defending champions Qatar, as well as Thailand and Indonesia, following the Asian Cup 2027 draw in Riyadh on Saturday. Qatar are the strongest team in the group after winning the last two editions, while the Southeast Asian sides are ambitious. Japan, a perennial continental powerhouse, will need to fight hard to progress from the group and chase a fifth title.
Japan have been drawn into Group F of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup finals alongside defending champions Qatar, as well as Thailand and Indonesia. The draw ceremony took place in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Saturday local time.
Qatar, winners of the last two editions in 2019 and 2023, are widely considered the strongest opponent in the group. Meanwhile, Thailand and Indonesia are ambitious teams from Southeast Asia.
As one of Asia's leading contenders, Japan will need to give their all to advance from the group stage and pursue a record fifth Asian Cup title. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
