The qualification process for the 2024 Asia Cup has come to a close across three age categories—U17, U20, and Senior—with nine nations securing their spots in the tournament. These nations are Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Australia, North Korea, China, Iran, and Uzbekistan.
The competitive spirit throughout the qualification stages has been intense, with these countries proving their dominance in their respective age categories. Their success means they will represent the best of Asia in the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.
However, the race is not over for all nations. Thailand and other countries still have a chance to qualify, but they must first navigate the next phase of qualification, which involves teams that did not progress to the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
In addition to the senior qualifications, the path to the U23 Asia Cup remains open, as the qualification process for this category has yet to begin. The U23 Asia Cup tournament is scheduled to take place in 2026, offering teams another opportunity to showcase their talent at the continental level.
The successful qualification of these nine nations reflects the growing level of competition across Asia, promising exciting matches in the Asia Cup 2024 and future tournaments.
