AFC Cup 2023/24 Contenders Set for Knockout Stage Draw

Knockout stage lineup finalised

The path to ultimate glory in the AFC Cup 2023/24 will be laid out on Thursday, December 28, at 14:00 when the draw for the Knockout Stage takes place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A total of 16 teams will progress to the Knockout Stage, comprising the winners of each of the five groups and the three best second-placed teams.

The Knockout Stage will be played over two legs, with the first leg taking place on February 21-22, 2024, and the second leg on March 14-15, 2024.

The draw for the Knockout Stage will be conducted in a way that ensures no two teams from the same group can meet in the Round of 16.

The Knockout Stage draw will be live streamed on the AFC's official website and social media channels.