How to watch and live stream 2024 AFC Asian Cup soccer: Jordan to play Qatar in the final

Paramount+ is by far the cheapest option and what’s more, there’s no contract so you can cancel your subscription straight after the Asian Cup if you so wish. It costs just $5.99 per month for the basic package, which is all you need to gain access to the full CBS network, meaning you can effectively stream the entire tournament for the cost of a beer.

There are other packages available, such as the SHOWTIME package at $11.99 which removes adverts from the on-demand content, but this does not apply to live streams. 

Alongside the Asian Cup, CBS also has coverage of all UEFA’s club and international competitions, as well as the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup if you’re looking for more top-class soccer from the continent.

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While you’ll be paying significantly more for FuboTV in comparison to live streaming services from the Paramount app on your smartphone or TV, the packages they offer are also much, much bigger. The Pro package will provide you with CBS to watch the Asian Cup and is priced at $74.99 per month. However, with that you are also getting around 170 channels, many of which broadcast soccer all year round and from across the world, including the Premier League, MLS, Serie A, Bundesliga and so much more. Meaning not only do you get the Asian Cup, but also many of the leagues in which top Asian stars are playing in.

FuboTV does have a few upgrades on that package too, with the Elite ($84.99 per month) and Premier ($94.99 per month) packages both offering you even more sport.

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Alongside fuboTV, DirecTV is another package that is an option for you. However, you do need to subscribe to some of their higher end packages, with CBS only available in the Ultimate and Premier packages. These are priced at $109.99 and $154.99 per month respectively, but they do deliver a huge range of channels, and everything you’d get with FuboTV.

Of course, it’s a significant step up cost wise in comparison to Paramount+ though, so do consider how much soccer you wish to watch, alongside the likes of entertainment and movies, as they are all-in-one packages that do cover everything.

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If you’re simply considering watching the Asian Cup over the month period that it is on, then the Paramount+ option is certainly the best way to go. It’s cheaply priced and you can cancel your subscription following the Final of the tournament.

However, if your soccer viewing does continue all-year round and you have interest in multiple competitions, considering the packages that DirecTV and FuboTV have to offer is worth doing.

Asian Cup FAQs

When does the 2024 Asian Cup take place?

The Asian Cup gets underway in the early stages of the year, with the Group Stage (six groups) kicking off on January 12 in Qatar, progressing through to the Final on February 10.

How does a team qualify for the Asian Cup?

Nations in Asia can qualify for the continental tournament through a qualifying stage which takes place prior to the Asian Cup tournament itself. 24 teams qualify for the AFC Asian Cup, with qualification consisting of a series of groups and rounds.

When did the Asian Cup start?

Only the Copa America is older when it comes to continental soccer championships, with the first ever Asia Cup dating back to 1956. The first winner of the competition was South Korea, who came out on top in Hong Kong, the host of the first ever trophy.

Which team has won the most Asian Cup titles?

Japan has won the most Asian Cup trophies, having lifted the title four times over the years, the last time in 2011. Qatar are the current holders, picking up their first in 2019, while Saudi Arabia has won it on three occasions alongside Iran, and South Korea twice.