Viet Nam Television (VTV) has secured the rights to broadcast the AFC Asian Cup 2019 which will take place from 5 January to 1 February in the United Arab Emirates.

The Viet Nam football team. — Photo thethaovietnam.vn

The Asian Cup will feature 24 teams for the first time in its history. Viet Nam are in Group D with Yemen, as well as two former champions Iran and Iraq.

Apart from the six group winners and runners-up (a total of 12 teams), the four best-performing third-placed sides will also qualify for the Round of 16.

Viet Nam will meet Iraq on 8 January, Iran on 12 January and Yemen on 17 January.

Earlier, VTV also won the rights to broadcast the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 which is scheduled to take place from  8 November to 15 December .

This year, the Cup will feature 10 teams. Viet Nam are Group A alongside Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia.

(Source: VNS)