The draw ceremony for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 was concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Iran is grouped with China, Syria nd Kyrgyz Republic.

Team Melli will start the campaign on 9th January 2027 by facing its closest rival in the group, China.

Draw Result

Group A: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine
Group B: Uzbekistan, Bahrain, DPR Korea, Jordan
Group C: IR Iran, Syria, Kyrgyz Republic, China PR
Group D: Australia, Tajikistan, Iraq, Singapore
Group E: Korea Republic, UAE, Vietnam, Lebanon/Yemen
Group F: Japan, Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia

GROUP C Match schedule

9 January 2027
Iran vs China
Syria vs Kyrgyz Republic.

13 January 2027
Kygyz Rep. vs Iran
China vs Syria

18 January 2027
Iran vs Syria
Kygyz Rep. vs China