The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.
The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament. .....
The pathway to 2025 #AFCU17 is set. Let the Qualifiers begin! ⚽
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) June 13, 2024
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