LONDON -- Japan and South Korea are the two soccer teams to beat in Qatar, where the 2023 AFC Asian Cup begins on Saturday with 24 nations competing. History shows, however, that the favorites do not always bring the trophy home.
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Japan and South Korea eye football prize as Asian Cup kicks off
Favored duo will be on high alert for giant killers at the Qatar showcase
South Korean star Son Heung-min, left, and Japan's Kaoru Mitoma, right, are playing in the 24-nation showcase. (Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)
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