Japan players line up ahead of an Asian Cup football quarterfinal against Iran in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Feb. 3, 2024. (Kyodo)

TOKYO - Japan have been pitted against two-time reigning champions Qatar as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup following Saturday's tournament draw in Riyadh.

Record four-time champions Japan begin the tournament in Saudi Arabia against Indonesia on Jan. 11 before facing Thailand on Jan. 16 and Qatar four days later, with the final set for Feb. 5.

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