The final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers is officially underway following the much-anticipated draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. The 24 participating teams were divided into six groups, with only the group winners advancing to the tournament finals in Saudi Arabia.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F |
| Tajikistan | Lebanon | India | Thailand | Syria | Vietnam |
| Philippines | Yemen | Hong Kong/China | Turkmenistan | Afghanistan | Malaysia |
| Maldives | Bhutan | Singapore | Chinese Taipei | Myanmar | Nepal |
| Timor-Leste | Brunei Darussalam | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Laos |
Pakistan has been drawn in Group E, where they will face a tough lineup against Syria (top seed), Afghanistan, and Myanmar. The road ahead will be challenging, but this represents an opportunity for Pakistan to make its mark on the continental stage.
| Group E | FIFA Ranking |
|---|---|
| Syria | 95 |
| Afghanistan | 155 |
| Myanmar | 167 |
| Pakistan | 198 |
| Schedule | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | Syria Vs Pakistan | Away |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Pakistan Vs Myanmar | Home |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Pakistan Vs Afghanistan | Home |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan Vs Pakistan | Away |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Pakistan Vs Syria | Home |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Myanmar Vs Pakistan | Away |
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Qualifiers will commence on March 25, 2025, with teams competing in a home-and-away round-robin format. The fixtures will span six matchdays, concluding on March 31, 2026, and only the winners of each group will secure qualification to join the 18 teams already in the AFC Asian Cup.
Facing off against strong teams like Syria and regional rivals Afghanistan, Pakistan will need to bring their A-game unlike last time to progress. With matches scheduled across multiple windows, the national team has time to prepare strategically, boost player fitness, and develop cohesion.
With a competitive group and high stakes, Pakistan will aim to rise to the challenge and keep their dream of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 alive.