Hosts and 2022 champions Saudi Arabia will have 2018 runners-up Vietnam for company in the AFC U23 Asian Cup next year.
The Arabian side will also have Jordan and debutants Kyrgyz Republic for company in Group A.
Two-time and defending champions Japan will have to contend with Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Syria in Group B.
Hoping to deny Uzbekistan – who lifted the trophy in 2018 – progress from Group C will be 2020 champions Korea Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran and Lebanon, who will be making their first appearance at the Finals.
Group D top seeds and 2013 champions Iraq will have to overcome the challenge of Australia, Thailand and China.
The top two finishers of each group will progress to the Knockout Stage.
Group A: Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Jordan, Kyrgyz Republic
Group B: Japan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Syria
Group C: Uzbekistan, Korea Republic, IR Iran, Lebanon
Group D: Iraq, Australia, Thailand, China PR
