Qatar will host 2023 AFC Asian Cup after FIFA World Cup 2022.
Qatar was picked as host for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The country will host the 2022 World Cup next month.
On Monday, the AFC announced that Qatar will replace the original host China to host the 2023 Asian Cup. China, which is implementing an epidemic prevention policy, relinquished its hosting rights earlier this year.
AFC President Salman expressed that Qatar has the ability to host this kind of international sporting tournaments, as well as their attention to detail, is widely recognized around the world. Their existing world-class infrastructure and unparalleled hosting capabilities will certainly be presented a great tournament.
Qatar becomes the first country to host the Asian Cup for 3 times. The country has hosted the Asian Cup twice in 1988 and 2011, and won the title of 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
In order to ensure that the tournament will not take place in Qatar's summer, the Asian Cup, which is played by 24 teams, is likely to be changed from the original schedule of June and July to the end of 2023 or even the beginning of 2024. In addition, the AFC announced that the host country of the 2027 Asian Cup will be announced in February 2023.
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