AFC: Saudi Arabia to host its first ever Asian Cup in 2027

The member associations of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have designated the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the host organisation for the Asian Cup in 2027, announced the AFC at its 33^rd Congress in Manama (Bahrain), on 01/02/2023.

Saudi Arabia, winner of the Asian Cup three times (1984, 1988 and 1996), will host the competition for the first time ever.

"This is a historic and exciting moment for football in Saudi Arabia. We believe the best days of Asian football are yet to come and we see this tournament as an opportunity to showcase all that's great about the game here. Our experience in hosting major sporting and entertainment events means that we are ready to deliver and ready to warmly welcome fans from across Asia and around the world," said Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sport and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

The next edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be held in Qatar from 16/06 to 16/07/2023.

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