Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup occurred at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Qatar drawn in Group H alongside Bahrain, India, and Brunei Darussalam. Doha is set to host the Group H matches from September 1 to 9, 2025, while the finals will take place in Saudi Arabia in January 2026. According to Qatar News Agency, the tournament will see the 11 group winners and four best-ranked runners-up joining Saudi Arabia, the host nation, in the Finals. The competition will feature several groups, each vying for a spot in the Finals. Group A will feature Jordan as hosts, along with Turkmenistan, Chinese Taipei, and Bhutan. Group B includes two-time champions Japan, Kuwait, Myanmar as hosts, and Afghanistan. In Group C, Vietnam will host Yemen, Singapore, and Bangladesh. Australia, China PR as hosts, Timor-Leste, and Northern Mariana Islands will compete in Group D. Group E comprises 2018 winners Uzbekistan, Palestine, Kyrgyz Republic as hosts, and Sri Lanka. Thailand will host Malaysia, Lebanon, and Mongolia in Group F. Group G features inaugural champions Iraq, who will compete against Cambodia as hosts, Oman, and Pakistan. Group I promises exciting matches with UAE as hosts, Islamic Republic of Iran, Hong Kong, China, and Guam. Group J includes 2020 champions Korea Republic, Indonesia as hosts, Laos, and Macau, while Group K will see Tajikistan as hosts, Syria, Philippines, and Nepal battling for a place in the Finals.