Just like that the group stages of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 are done and dusted, with more than a few surprises along the way.

Once again we are joined by ESPN's Gabe Tan to look back over the group stage action and look ahead to what will be a thrilling knockout rounds.

Plus we hear from Korea Republic's Son Heung-min and Jurgen Klinsmann after their surprise 3-3 draw with Malaysia, and Bahrain's Abdulla Yusuf after his goal earned Bahrain top spot in Group E.

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 has come alive after Matchday 2, with everything sitting on a knife's edge as we head into the third and final round of matches this week.

Gabe Tan from ESPN Asia joins us again to discuss all the big talking points:

• Korea Republic and Japan's shock results
• Can Iraq now go all the way?
• Which nations are now best placed?
• Southeast Asia's approach at this tournament

PLUS... we also hear from Iranian striker Karim Ansarifard after his side's 1-0 win over Hong Kong.

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 is well underway, with matchday one already in the books and some big storylines already emerging.

We're joined by ESPN's Gabe Tan to review the first round of action, look at which players and team have impressed and discuss which still have room for improvement ahead of the second round of matches.

Plus, we also hear from Korea Republic's captain, Son Heung-min, after his side's 3-1 win over Bahrain.

Thailand were the last team to arrive in Qatar, as they prepare to face Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kyrgyzstan in Group F.

With their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 beset by setbacks, defender Elias Dolah joined The Asian Game Podcast from their camp in Thailand to discuss the injury setbacks to Chanathip Songkrasin and Teerasil Dangda, as well as the withdrawal of Ekanit Panya.

With the AFC Asian Cup 2023 kicking off today, we conclude our preview series with a look at Group F, featuring Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kyrgyzstan and Thailand.

Mohammed Fayad joins us from Riyadh for a deep dive on Saudi Arabia under Roberto Mancini, while we also discuss what to expect from Thailand, Oman and Kyrgyzstan.

Plus, we also hear from Thai defender Elias Dolah on what has been a disrupted campaign for the War Elephants.

With just over 24 hours remaining until kick off at the AFC Asian Cup 2023, we continue our previews with a look at Group E featuring Korea Republic, Jordan, Bahrain and Malaysia.

Respected Korean journalist Steve Han joins us to discuss Korea's prospects under coach Jurgen Klinsmann, we ask whether Jordan's Musa Al-Taamari is Asia's most underrated player and also discuss the fortunes of Bahrain and Malaysia.

Finally, we hear from Bahraini midfielder Moses Atede after he recently made his international debut for the country.

With Southeast Asia's largest representation at the AFC Asian Cup for quite some time, Ryan Walters is back with a bumper episode of The ASEAN Game with some of the biggest names from across the region.

Joined by Keeshanan Sundaresan (Malaysia), Ta Lao (Thailand), Hoang Duy Anh (Vietnam) and Aun Rahman (Indonesia), every nation is discussed in detail with all the big talking points covered as we put the focus squarely on the Southeast Asian teams and their prospects.

On the eve of the AFC Asian Cup, Iraq defender Frans Putros joins us on The Asian Game Podcast.

We discuss his excitement at being selected, redemption for 2019, what has changed in Iraqi football under Jesus Casas, and finally getting to play in Iraq.

With just two days remaining until kick off at the 18th AFC Asian Cup, we continue our preview of the tournament with a look at Group D, featuring Japan, Iraq, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Iraqi football journalist Hassanin Mubarak joins us to preview their campaign and discuss whether they can repeat their 2007 heroics.

Iraqi defender Frans Putros joins us to discuss his selection and how Iraq has improved under Jesus Casas.

We discuss Japan and why they are the hot favourites to win their fifth AFC Asian Cup title, and we finish by discussing the prospects of Vietnam and Indonesia.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza, the Palestine team are having to prepare for their third straight AFC Asian Cup appearance.

How are the team surviving in such trying circumstances and just what is possible for Palestine at this tournament?

Star midfielder Mohammed Rashid sat down with Paul Williams from the team's hotel in Doha to discuss that and much, much more.