AFC ASIAN CUP 2019

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Confirmed Round of 16 fixtures, kick-off times

We now know the last 16 teams who have progressed to the round of 16 of the 2019 Asian Cup. The next phase commences on Sunday Jan 20 and concludes on Tuesday 22.

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Update: Jan 17th, 2019 12:58 EST

Asian Cup 2019: Round of 16

Following the conclusion of today's Group E action, we now know the composition of the teams and definitive fixture list of the Asian 2019 Cup Round of 16.

The next phase starts on Sunday (January 20) with Dubai's Al Maktoum Stadium hosting the first game as Group B winners Jordan face Vietnam. Thailand then face China in Al Ain with highly rated Iran against Oman closing Sunday's action.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Confirmed Round of 16 fixtures, kick-off times — (From up L) China's midfielder Yu Dabao, China's midfielder Xuri Zhao, China's defender Yiming Liu, China's goalkeeper Junling Yan, China's defender Linpeng Zhang (From down L) China's defender Yang Liu, China's defender Ke Shi, China's midfielder Zhi ZheKHALED DESOUKI

Monday also sees three games with Japan and Saudi Arabia opening proceedings. Current holders Australia will be hoping to improve their group stage performances as they face Uzbekistan in Al Ain. The clash between host nation UAE and Kyrgyzstan brings the round of Monday games to a close with full house guaranteed at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The final two ties of the second phase take place on Tuesday with South Korea facing Bahrain in Dubai at 17:00 with the Al Nahan Stadium in Abu Dhabi hosting the final game in the round of 16 as Qatar play Iraq with a place in the quarter final at stake.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Round of 16 fixtures:

Sunday January 20

Jordan vs Vietnam (12:00 CET)

Thailand vs China (15:00 CET)

Iran vs Oman (18:00 CET)

Monday January 21

Japan vs Saudi Arabia (12:00 CET)

Australia vs Uzbekistan (15:00 CET)

UAE vs Kyrgyzstan (18:00 CET)

Tuesday January 22

South Korea vs Bahrain (14:00 CET)