2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: All you need to know – The Indian National team is going to take on Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers final round scheduled to take place at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. India is the highest FIFA-ranked team that has been placed in Group D and would be aiming for history to qualify for the next round of the competition. Follow AFC Asian Cup Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
The third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers will take place from the 8th to the 14th of July. All the 6 games between the two nations will take place in Kolkata. India currently occupies the top spot in the table as the Blue Tigers are one of 6 centralized host nations.
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With a week remaining ahead of the much-anticipated games, Indian head team coach Igor Stimac spoke about his side’s preparation. “We are confident. We have three games to make sure that India qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. That’s the sole objective. We are here, we are ready, and we will do it.”
“It’s the final week and there are a few things we are working on — putting in the final touches. We are working on set-pieces and on certain aspects of our attack and defence. Obviously, there are different aspects to each of these. There are certain issues, especially with niggling injuries to some players, but we are dealing with them as best we can,” he added.
The group toppers will go to take part 2023 AFC Asian Cup while there remains quite a possibility of teams finishing the round in the second spot to make it to the next stage. However, it will be the end of the campaign for the teams finishing third or lower.
How many teams are Present in Group D of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?
There are 4 teams in Group D. India (Hosts), Afghanistan, Cambodia, and Hong Kong.
Where will the matches of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers take place?
All the 6 matches of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India.
When will India play the matches of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?
India will take on Cambodia on 8th June, Afghanistan on 11th June, and Hong Kong on 14th June 2022.
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How to get tickets for the matches of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?
Fans will be able to book their online tickets on BookMyShow portal, and need to collect their physical tickets from two centres – Box Office 2 at VYBK, & IFA Office. Physical tickets will be handed over upon producing the confirmed booking ID. All tickets will be complimentary. A physical ticket is mandatory for fans to get an entry to the stadium. Fans can also opt offline tickets from the Stadium and the IFA office.
Fixtures – Date and Timings:
India vs Cambodia – 8th June, 8:30 PM IST
India vs Afghanistan – 11th June, 8:30 PM IST
India vs Hong Kong – 14th June, 8:30 PM IST
2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India AIMS History at Asian Cup – All you need to know about India in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
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