AUSTRALIA'S HISTORY AT THE ASIAN CUP:

The Socceroos have had mixed results at the Asian Cup since joining the Asian Football Confederation and will attempt to become champions for a second time in 2024.

The tournament was originally due to be held in China in 2023 but China gave up hosting rights amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was then awarded to Qatar and rescheduled to January-February 2024.

2007: Quarter-finalists (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam co-hosts)

2011: Finalists (Qatar)

2015: Champions (Australia)

2019: Quarter-finalists (United Arab Emirates)

AUSTRALIA'S ASIAN CUP GROUP STAGE SCHEDULE:

* AUSTRALIA V INDIA

Saturday, January 13, 2230 AEDT

Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Doha

World rankings: Australia 25, India 102

Head-to-head: Played 8. Australia 4 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses.

Most recent meeting:

10/01/2011: Australia 4-0 (Asian Cup group stage - Doha)

* AUSTRALIA V SYRIA

Thursday, January 18, 2230 AEDT

Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha

World rankings: Australia 25, Syria 91

Head-to-head: Played 3. Australia 2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses

Most recent meeting:

15/01/19: Australia 3-2 (Asian Cup group stage - Al Ain)

* AUSTRALIA V UZBEKISTAN

Tuesday, January 23, 2230 AEDT

Al Janoub Stadium, Doha

World rankings: Australia 25, Uzbekistan 68

Head-to-head: Played 4. Australia 3 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses

Most recent meeting:

21/01/19: 0-0 (4-2 win on penalties), Asian Cup round of 16 - Al Ain.