Bangladesh, India in same group of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Bangladesh were drawn against India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers, reports BSS.

The draw ceremony, which saw 24 teams-- split into six groups, was held at AFC House in

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.

The Asian Cup qualifying matches will be held over two legs-- home and away-- basis in March next year. The champions of each six group will qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in

Saudi Arabia.

So far, 18 teams have confirmed their place, including defending champions

Qatar and hosts Saudi Arabia.

India is the higher-ranked side in this group at

127 while Hong Kong is at 156, Singapore at 161 and Bangladesh at 185.