Doha: Hosts Qatar will face Australia, Jordan and this year’s only debutants, Indonesia, in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024. The final draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 took place in Doha. Sixteen teams from across Asia were drawn into four groups. The tournament will take place between April 15 to May 3, 2024, with the top three teams qualifying for the men’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, while the fourth-placed team will participate in a Play-off against an opponent from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a chance to compete at the Olympics. In Group A, hosts Qatar will face Australia, Jordan and Indonesia. Group B brings together Japan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and China. Group C contains Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Thailand and Tajikistan. Group D includes Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Kuwait and Malaysia. This will be the 6th edition of the biennial competition. Iraq, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia claimed the first five iterations of the competition. For Jassim al-Jassim, CEO of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Local Organising Committee (LOC), this tournament will showcase Asia’s next generation of footballers as they compete for a place in next year’s Summer Olympics. “Being able to host Asia’s best young talent is an exciting prospect for Qatar and the continent. Not only does this tournament allow countries to build strong football foundations, but it also acts as an important milestone for young players looking to make their mark on the international stage,” he said.