Riyadh, May 10 -- China has been drawn into Group C with Iran, Syria and Kyrgyzstan for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup at the draw ceremony here.
Based on the latest FIFA rankings as of April 1, the teams were divided into four pots of six teams each, with China placed in Pot 3.
The 2027 Asian Cup will be held from January 7 to February 5, marking the first time that Saudi Arabia hosts the tournament. It will feature six groups of four, with the top two sides from each group and the four best third-placed teams advancing to the round of 16, followed by single-leg knockout matches until the champion is crowned.
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