AFC Asian Cup
As the West Asian side prepare for the continental showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.
Good run
Bahrain are on their longest-running streak at the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatar 2023 their sixth consecutive appearance in the competition since their debut in the 1988 edition, also hosted by Qatar.
Bahrain are on their longest-running streak at the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatar 2023 their sixth consecutive appearance in the competition since their debut in the 1988 edition, also hosted by Qatar.
Record-setter
Abdulwahab Ali holds the record for making the most appearances for Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup, with nine. However, he has not been involved in scoring or assisting a goal for his country in the competition.
Abdulwahab Ali holds the record for making the most appearances for Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup, with nine. However, he has not been involved in scoring or assisting a goal for his country in the competition.
Round of 16: Korea Republic vs Bahrain
Tough odds
Bahrain have lost 12 AFC Asian Cup matches against 10 different teams, with Korea Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran defeating them twice in the tournament.
Bahrain have lost 12 AFC Asian Cup matches against 10 different teams, with Korea Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran defeating them twice in the tournament.
Best achievement
Bahrain registered their best result at the 2004 AFC Asian Cup when they finished fourth after losing 4-2 to Iran in the playoff match.
Bahrain registered their best result at the 2004 AFC Asian Cup when they finished fourth after losing 4-2 to Iran in the playoff match.
Familiar face
Argentine coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will lead Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, marking his second consecutive appearance in the competition. He previously led Saudi Arabia in the 2019 edition, where they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Japan.
Argentine coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will lead Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, marking his second consecutive appearance in the competition. He previously led Saudi Arabia in the 2019 edition, where they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Japan.
Bahrain's Group E Fixtures
v Korea Republic (January 15)
v Malaysia (January 20)
v Jordan (January 25)
v Korea Republic (January 15)
v Malaysia (January 20)
v Jordan (January 25)
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