A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums

Al Jazeera  

A quick look at the nine stadiums that will host the 2023 Asian Cup matches in Qatar. Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2023 for the third time, and the continental tournament will be spread across nine stadiums in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation. Lusail Stadium Capacity: 88,000 Inauguration: September 2022 Location: Lusail City Lusail Stadium is the biggest tournament venue for the Asian Cup and will host the opening ceremony, the first match – being played between Lebanon and Qatar – and the final of the tournament on February 10. Al Janoub Stadium Capacity: 44,325 Inauguration: May 2019 Location: Al Wakrah Al Janoub Stadium will host matches up to and including a quarterfinal during the Asian Cup. Al Bayt Stadium Capacity: 68,895 Inauguration: November 2021 Location: Al Khor Al Bayt Stadium is set to host four matches during the Asian Cup – two group stages, one round of 16 and a quarterfinal.

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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
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1 week, 5 days ago

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record. "It is a proud day, a day of celebration, a day that we invite the entire world to Saudi Arabia," said Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal al Saud, the …

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030
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1 week, 5 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030

ABP News  

FIFA announced the host nations for the men’s World Cup events in 2030 and 2034 on December 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | WTC Final Qualification Scenarios: Here's How Team India Can Reach World Test Championship 2023-25 Final The joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal will bring the 2030 FIFA World Cup to three continents and six countries, with …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC
1 week, 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC

India Today  

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men's World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in three South American countries. The combined proposal from Morocco, Spain and Portugal will see the 2030 World Cup take place across three continents and six nations, with Uruguay, Argentina and …

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than USA, Canada and Mexico from FIFA
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than USA, Canada and Mexico from FIFA

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from FIFA than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico even though the Middle East nation has yet to construct several stadiums proposed for the tournament. “The bid includes some ambitious stadium projects integrated into unique locations, including the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium located …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18

The Hindu  

Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in December, the tournament’s Local Organising Committee announced on Tuesday. Stadium 974 will host two matches before the much-anticipated final match at Lusail – marking the two-year anniversary of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. The tournament will witness clubs from across the …

2025 Club World Cup final to be at MetLife Stadium, site of 2026 World Cup final
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 Club World Cup final to be at MetLife Stadium, site of 2026 World Cup final

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Next year’s championship of the expanded Club World Cup will be played on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, site of the 2026 World Cup final. Sites include six NFL stadiums; four Major League Soccer homes; the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, site of the 1994 World Cup final; and Camping World Stadium …

Copa America 2024 venue guide: All you need to know about the stadiums
6 months ago

Copa America 2024 venue guide: All you need to know about the stadiums

The Hindu  

This edition of the Copa America will commence on June 21, with the defending champion Argentina taking on Canada in a Group A clash at the Mercedez Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Matches: Argentina vs Canada - June 20 United States vs Panama - June 27 Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, Florida Located on the East Coast, it will host …

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes

New Indian Express  

DOHA: An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup. Eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth are up for grabs for Asian Football Confederation sides at the expanded 48-team World Cup in the United …

Asian Cup: Everything you need to know as World Cup host Qatar stages latest soccer tournament
11 months, 1 week ago

Asian Cup: Everything you need to know as World Cup host Qatar stages latest soccer tournament

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Just over a year after Lionel Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar, international soccer is back in the Middle Eastern nation for the Asian Cup. World Cup-qualifying teams South Korea, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Iran are among the nations competing in the tournament that runs from Jan. 12 through Feb. 10. Saudi …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Full match schedule
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Full match schedule

Al Jazeera  

The complete list of fixtures for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar, with the stadiums and kick off times. The Asian Football Confederation’s Asian Cup 2023 will kick off on January 12. The 24 teams have been broken down into six groups with the top two from each group, and four best-ranked third-placed teams qualifying for the knockouts. Group …

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows

News 18  

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football’s global order. Emboldened by Qatar’s success in hosting the 2022 edition, the Saudis emerged as the only candidate to host the 2034 …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: All you need to know, groups, venue, teams, live streaming info
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: All you need to know, groups, venue, teams, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Asia’s quadrennial football extravaganza, the AFC Asian Cup, enters it’s 18th edition in 2024, as it kicks off on January 12. RELATED: Carpe diem: India coach Igor Stimac asks his boys to seize the moment at AFC Asian Cup 2023 For many players, winning an international trophy is the ultimate achievement, and this is what stars like Son Heung-min, Kaoru …

2023 AFC Asian Cup: Group C preview
11 months, 2 weeks ago

2023 AFC Asian Cup: Group C preview

Hindustan Times  

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup will take place on January 12-February 10 this year, and will see 24 national teams battle for supremacy. Flags are displayed at the media centre set up for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Group C Group C consists of Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Palestine. Group C squads Iran: Alireza Beiranvand, Payam …

AFC Asian Cup 2023 schedule: Full list of matches in Qatar 2024, India to begin campaign against Australia
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023 schedule: Full list of matches in Qatar 2024, India to begin campaign against Australia

The Hindu  

The 2023 edition of the AFC Asian Cup, Asia’s biggest continental tournament, is set to kick off in Qatar on January 12, 2024. Anticipate a spectacular array of events throughout the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™️ 🇶🇦⚽️ join us in this championship for memories you won't forget! 🤩 Welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦#AsianCup2023#hayyaasiapic.twitter.com/zZ4wt8VPHY — AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 January 6, …

All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023
11 months, 2 weeks ago

All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023

Al Jazeera  

Teams, venues, tournament format, favourites and everything else you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar. One year on from a historic FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar is set to defend its crown as the Asian football champion when it hosts the continent’s best teams at the AFC Asian Cup 2023. Stay tuned for news about …

2023 AFC Asian Cup: Group B preview
11 months, 2 weeks ago

2023 AFC Asian Cup: Group B preview

Hindustan Times  

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 is scheduled to begin on January 12, and will be held in Qatar. Qatar also hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and are well-prepared to host the continental showpiece event. Group B The teams in Group B are Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria and India. Group B squads Australia: Mat Ryan, Joe Gauci, Lawrence Thomas, Harry Souttar, …

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup

China Daily  

Soccer legends Ronaldo and Luis Figo visit Al Nassr, KSU Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. REUTERS LAUSANNE — Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament. The bid comes one year after neighboring Qatar hosted the first World …

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football Australia on Tuesday said it won’t bid …

First batch of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 tickets sold out
1 year, 2 months ago

First batch of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 tickets sold out

The Hindu  

More than 150,000 tickets for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar were sold out, the organiser said on Tuesday. The opening match between hosts and defending champions Qatar and Lebanon will be played at the Lusail Stadium, with a capacity of approximately 88,000 spectators. The venue, which hosted the Final match of the FIFA World Cup in 2022, will …

AFC Asian Cup a great start to continue FIFA World Cup 2022 legacy: Qatar LOC chief, Jassim
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup a great start to continue FIFA World Cup 2022 legacy: Qatar LOC chief, Jassim

The Hindu  

Qatar is set to host the Asian Cup for the third time after 1988 and 2011. Ahead of the tournament, scheduled to start on January 12 next year, Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, the CEO of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 LOC, in an exclusive interaction with Sportstar, spoke about the legacy Qatar wants to leave in the footballing world, …

Qatar ready to welcome India football fans as it gets ready for AFC Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Qatar ready to welcome India football fans as it gets ready for AFC Asian Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Tickets for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup 2023 – scheduled to be held in Qatar from January 12, 2024, to February 10 – will go on sale from October 10. RELATED: India’s schedule for the AFC Asian Cup 2024: All matches, opponents, kick-off time “It is the best in terms of everything like the infrastructure, it is the easiest stadium …

After witnessing Lionel Messi’s World Cup coronation, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

After witnessing Lionel Messi’s World Cup coronation, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The Lusail Stadium in Doha was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2022. With defending champion Qatar scheduled to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023, the country’s largest stadium will host two crucial fixtures in the tournament - the opening fixture between Qatar and Lebanon on January 12, 2024, and the final on February 10. It is a venue with a …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event

The Hindu  

There are just 100 days to go until Qatar hosts the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The moment was marked during a special celebration in Doha, Qatar attended by the AFC General Secretary, Datuk Seri Windsor John, Mansoor Al Ansari, LOC Managing Director, Jassim Al Jassim, LOC CEO, Hani Ballan, LOC Board Member as well as other members of the …

Asia Cup 2023: Winners list, history, schedule, dates, venues, squads, timings
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Winners list, history, schedule, dates, venues, squads, timings

The Hindu  

The 2023 Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament: HISTORY OF THE ASIA CUP - WINNERS AND HOSTS Billed as one of the biggest tournaments in international cricket, the history of the Asia Cup traces back to 1984 …

Team India's Schedule For Asia Cup 2023: Venue, Dates, Stadiums - Everything You Need To Know
1 year, 5 months ago

Team India's Schedule For Asia Cup 2023: Venue, Dates, Stadiums - Everything You Need To Know

ABP News  

India's matches in Asia Cup 2023: The 2023 edition of Asia Cup, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan as joint hosts, will kickstart from August 30 onwards. For the first time ever, Asia Cup 2023 will be organized under a hybrid model, in which 4 matches will be hosted by Pakistan and the remaining 9 games will be held in Sri …

Asia Cup 2023 schedule to be released soon, Pakistan to host opening match
1 year, 5 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 schedule to be released soon, Pakistan to host opening match

India Today  

The schedule for the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup is most likely to be announced “during this week”, a media release from the Pakistan Cricket Board read. “On Saturday, 15 July, a meeting was held between the PCB and ACC officials in respect of finalising the schedule of the Asia Cup 2023, logistical and organizational arrangements and marketing campaigns,” …

Asia Cup 2023: BCCI’s Arun Dhumal reveals venue for India-Pakistan clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: BCCI’s Arun Dhumal reveals venue for India-Pakistan clash

Live Mint  

With Asia Cup 2023 just around the corner, fans are eagerly waiting for the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has informed that the schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 tournament has been finalized after a meeting between BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf ahead of the ICC Board meeting scheduled on Thursday. …

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup

The Hindu  

The 2023 Club World Club will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi Arabian champion Al-Ittihad that has signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said Monday. Al-Ittihad will be joined by the six continental club champions — including Champions League winner Manchester City — for the Dec. 12-22 tournament. FIFA picked Saudi Arabia in February to host the 2023 Club …

Asia Cup 2023 schedule announced: Tournament to start on 31 August, will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
1 year, 6 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 schedule announced: Tournament to start on 31 August, will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Firstpost  

The schedule for Asia Cup 2023 was announced on Thursday with Pakistan and Sri Lanka as hosts for the continental tournament. The tournament will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in a hybrid model as proposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, from 31 August to 17 September, the Asian Cricket Council has confirmed. Later PCB chief Najam Sethi proposed …

Asian federation foresees Saudi bid for 2030 or 2034 World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Asian federation foresees Saudi bid for 2030 or 2034 World Cup

The Hindu  

Asian Football Confederation president, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, said the body wanted to host another World Cup, in 2030 or 2034, and that “Saudi Arabia is coming in force”. The Saudi Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, told AFP in February that his country had not submitted a candidacy file, but added that “anything is possible.” Sheikh …

When will India play in the AFC Asian Cup 2023? Match dates, schedule
1 year, 7 months ago

When will India play in the AFC Asian Cup 2023? Match dates, schedule

The Hindu  

India is grouped alongside Australia, Syria and Uzbekistan in Group B for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar. India’s group-stage schedule for AFC Asian Cup 2023: January 13, 2024 – Australia vs India - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium January 18, 2024 – India vs Uzbekistan - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium January 23, 2024 – India vs Syria - …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia

The Hindu  

India was drawn in group B in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS This will be India’s fifth appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, with the Blue Tigers having participated at the continental level in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019 previously. “This is the first time that India …

Six Qatar World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

Six Qatar World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Six of Qatar’s eight World Cup stadiums will be used for the Asian Cup to be staged in the Gulf state next January, the AFC has announced. But the Lusail stadium used for the World Cup final and the iconic 974 stadium made from containers will not be part of the 24-nation tournament to run from January 12 to February …

Russia could take AFC route for 2026 World Cup qualification after FIFA, UEFA boycott
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia could take AFC route for 2026 World Cup qualification after FIFA, UEFA boycott

The Hindu  

After Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, which started on February 24, 2022, the country has faced backlash on multiple fronts. With three-quarters of Russia’s territory in Asia, there is a chance that the country will join the Asian Football Confederation and play the AFC qualifiers for a berth in the 2026 World Cup. The top two teams of each …

Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023 from January 12 to February 10, 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Qatar to host AFC Asian Cup 2023 from January 12 to February 10, 2024

The Hindu  

The AFC Men’s Asian Cup 2023 will be held in Qatar from January 12 to February 10, 2024, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday. In a letter to all the Participating Member Associations, the AFC informed that Qatar will host the upcoming edition of the tournament, and invited the President of each PMA, Head Coach and Team Managers were …

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Asian Cup 2027
1 year, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Asian Cup 2027

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia was declared the host of the 2027 Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation at the 33rd AFC Congress on Wednesday. The AFC’s executive committee had earlier shortlisted bids from India and Saudi Arabia in October after Qatar pulled out of the process following their successful bid to host the 2023 edition in place of original hosts China. …

Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council

Al Jazeera  

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani and Yasser Almisehal among six Asian officials elected by AFC members. The election wins on Wednesday came during the annual meeting of the Asian Football Confederation which also confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2027 Asian Cup. Qatar Football Association President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, whose …

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?
2 years ago

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?

Firstpost  

The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn’t clear when that will happen. The Gulf country will soon stage an Asian Cup, the multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics Doha: The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand. A look at FIFA requirements for World Cup stadiums and what …

Saudi Arabia now the only bidder for soccer’s 2027 Asian Cup
2 years ago

Saudi Arabia now the only bidder for soccer’s 2027 Asian Cup

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Saudi Arabia is now the only candidate to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India’s soccer federation withdrew its bid on Monday. Preparing for the month-long tournament can let Saudi Arabia show its soccer hosting ambitions to FIFA, which is seeking bidders for the 2030 World Cup and future editions of a revamped Club World Cup. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Beware the Asian march
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Beware the Asian march

The Hindu  

After two weeks of intense action, the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is done. And following the performances in Qatar, Asian teams are on a high at a crucial time in world football, when the decision to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams from the next edition is hotly debated. But as the Qatar …

FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer

India TV News  

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 1/9 FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2/9 Lusail Stadium: Established in 2022, the venue has a seating capacity of 80,000 seats. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2023 3/9 Al Janoub Stadium: Established in 2019, the venue has a seating capacity of …

A guide to the eight stadiums hosting games at the 2022 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

A guide to the eight stadiums hosting games at the 2022 World Cup

LA Times  

One stadium looks like a boat, another like a giant Bedouin tent. There was nothing here before, just desert.” Here’s a look at the eight stadiums that will be hosting games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Ahmad bin Ali An aerial view of Ahmad Bin Ali stadium in Umm Al Afaei, Qatar. Location: Umm Al Afaei Capacity: 40,000 …

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha
2 years, 1 month ago

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha

The Hindu  

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup and the unique nature of the tournament, which is being held in one location, allows fans to attend more than one game a day, with the venues a maximum of one hour's drive from each other. Matches: Nov. 22: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Nov. 24: Brazil vs Serbia …

EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup but soccer isn’t the only sport played in the Gulf Arab country. The country hosted its first Qatar Grand Prix for Formula One last year and has hosted the Asian Games. SOCCER AND QATAR Qatari historians believe soccer came to the country in 1948 as oil workers …

Asia Cup 2023 will be shifted from Pakistan to a neutral venue, says Jay Shah
2 years, 2 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 will be shifted from Pakistan to a neutral venue, says Jay Shah

The Hindu  

Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah on Tuesday said that the Asia Cup 2023 will not be played in Pakistan and the prestigious tournament will be held at a neutral venue. Flagship tournaments are supposed to be held in Pakistan as the Asian giants will host the forthcoming edition of the Asia Cup in 2023 followed by the 2025 ICC …

World Cup host Qatar wins rights for 2023 Asian Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup host Qatar wins rights for 2023 Asian Cup

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — With the World Cup in Qatar just weeks away, the country was selected Monday as host of the 2023 Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation. The 2023 Asian Cup is set in the FIFA-managed calendar of national-team soccer games to be played from June 16 to July 16 — when the desert heat in Qatar …

Qatar to stage 2023 Asian Cup after World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar to stage 2023 Asian Cup after World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Qatar will stage next year's Asian Cup in place of original hosts China after seeing off rival bids from South Korea and Indonesia, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Monday. The AFC reopened the bidding process and Qatar, which will host the World Cup finals from next month, was preferred to bids from South Korea and Indonesia at an executive …

Qatar to Host AFC Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia Shortlisted for 2027 Edition
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar to Host AFC Asian Cup 2023; India and Saudi Arabia Shortlisted for 2027 Edition

News 18  

The Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee has today confirmed the Qatar Football Association as the host association for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. He said: “On behalf of the AFC and the Asian football family, I want to congratulate the Qatar Football Association on being awarded the hosting rights of the upcoming edition of the AFC Asian Cup. The AFC …

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