| AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Telecast Lists | |
| COUNTRY | CHANNEL |
| India | JioHotstar, Star Sports 3 |
| Bangladesh | Star Sports 3 Asia, T Sports |
| Bhutan | Star Sports 3 Asia |
| Maldives | Medianet, Star Sports 3 Asia |
| Nepal | Star Sports 3 Asia |
| Pakistan | Star Sports 3 Asia |
| Middle East | beIN Sports |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports 3 Asia |
| Malaysia | Astro |
| Uzbekistan | Sport TV |
About European World Cup Qualifiers.
AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Overview:
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers are the preliminary rounds to determine the teams that will participate in the 19th edition of Asia's premier football tournament, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia. The qualification process is structured in multiple rounds:
Qualification Rounds:
First Round:
This initial phase involved 20 teams ranked 27th to 46th. They competed in home-and-away matches, with the 10 winners advancing to the second round.
Second Round:
The 36 teams (including the 10 first-round winners and teams ranked 1st to 26th) were divided into nine groups of four. They played home-and-away round-robin matches. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, secured direct qualification to the AFC Asian Cup.
Play-off Round:
Six teams, identified as the lowest-ranked losing teams from the first round, competed in home-and-away matches. The winners earned a spot in the third round of Asian Cup qualifiers.
Third Round:
The final qualification stage features 24 teams, including group winners, runners-up, and play-off victors. They are split into six groups of four teams each, competing in home-and-away round-robin matches. The winner of each group will secure a spot in the AFC Asian Cup.
Current Status:
As of March 25, 2025, the third round of qualifiers is underway. India, placed in Group C alongside Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh, is actively competing for a coveted spot in the final tournament. Their recent match against Bangladesh marked a significant step in their qualification journey.
Match Schedule:
Matchday 1: March 25, 2025
Matchday 2: June 10, 2025
Matchday 3: October 9, 2025
Matchday 4: October 14, 2025
Matchday 5: November 18, 2025
Matchday 6: March 31, 2026
The group winners from this round will join the 18 teams that qualified directly from the second round to compete in the AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Challenges and Setbacks:
Syria's national team, drawn in a group with Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, has been navigating significant political upheaval following the recent departure of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad. This transition has sparked optimism about uniting the nation through football, despite ongoing conflicts and infrastructure limitations.
Similarly, Pakistan's football community has encountered setbacks due to a FIFA-imposed ban, stemming from governance issues within the Pakistan Football Federation. This suspension has jeopardized Pakistan's participation in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, underscoring the need for internal reforms to advance the sport.