AFC Asian Cup on TV Today
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Where to Stream AFC Asian Cup Live
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About AFC Asian Cup
The AFC Asian Cup is the top international men's soccer tournament in Asia. It's run by the Asian Football Confederation and happens every four years. The last edition was in Qatar in 2023, with the next one scheduled for 2027 in Saudi Arabia. As of April 2026, qualifiers are already underway across the continent.
Top nations
Japan has the most titles with four. Iran, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea are always in the mix. Qatar won back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2023. Australia, who joined the AFC in 2006, won it in 2015 on home soil. The tournament usually comes down to these six or seven teams.
Star players
Son Heung-min is still the biggest name out of Asia, though he's getting older. Japan's roster is stacked with European-based talent like Wataru Endo (Liverpool), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton), and Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad). Iran has Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun. Saudi Arabia's domestic league has drawn more eyes to their national team since the big money moved in.
Viewership
The 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar pulled in massive numbers. The final between Qatar and Jordan reportedly drew over 1.5 billion cumulative viewers across the tournament, though that number counts multiple broadcasts per match. The Middle East and East Asia markets drive most of the ratings.
TV options in the US
Paramount+ is the exclusive English-language home for the AFC Asian Cup in the United States. All matches stream live on the platform. No cable or satellite needed — just a subscription. Spanish-language coverage usually shows up on ViX or other regional channels depending on the tournament year.
International streaming options
Coverage varies wildly depending on where you live. In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports holds the rights and locks it behind a paywall. In Southeast Asia and Korea, SPOTV usually carries the tournament. Some countries get free-to-air coverage through local broadcasters — Japan's NHK, South Korea's KBS, and Australia's Network 10 have all shown matches in the past. Check local listings when the next tournament gets closer.
Next tournament
The 2027 AFC Asian Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Dates haven't been finalized yet, but it's expected to run in January and February 2027. Qualifiers are happening throughout 2026.