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Qatar as hosts were automatically drawn in Group A and will play the inaugural match.
The AFC said that the tournament will be staged across eight stadiums, six of which were used during the World Cup.
The Bahraini, who took over at the head of the Asian confederation in 2013 when he was elected to complete the remaining two years of deposed former president Mohammed bin Hammam's reign, stood unopposed and was elected by acclamation.
It is alleged that the AIFF hired an astrologer for Rs 16 lakh to 'motivate' the national side.
China was due to host the tournament in June and July next year but the country's efforts to follow a zero-COVID policy have resulted in the 24-team event being moved.
India topped the group with a convincing 4-0 win withh Anwar Ali, Manvir Singh and Ishan Pandita also among the scorers.
The Blue Tigers have entered the finals for an unprecedented second successive time and fifth overall.
After losing the match, Afghanistan players expressed their frustration at the Indian players.
The Indian skipper opened his scoring from a penalty in the 14th minute and added another after the hour.
Afghanistan will kick off the Group D action against Hong Kong in a 4.30 pm match followed by the India-Cambodia clash at 8.30 pm.