China gives up hosting rights for 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to Covid-19 situation
2 years, 7 months ago

China gives up hosting rights for 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to Covid-19 situation

India Today  

The Asian Football Confederation on Saturday confirmed that China has given up on the hosting rights for the 2023 Asian Cup football tournament due to the Covid-19 situation in the country. Notably, the Asian Cup news comes weeks after the Asian Games, which was set to be held in September in the Chinese city of Huangzhou, were postponed until 2023 due to the pandemic situation. "Following extensive discussions with the Chinese Football Association, the Asian Football Confederation has been officially informed by the CFA that it would not be able to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023," the confederation said in a statement. The Chinese Football Association also gave up the right to host July's East Asian Championships, with that tournament now taking place in Japan.

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AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh
1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh

The Hindu  

India was grouped with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, starting in March. India is the higher-ranked side in the group at 127, while Hong Kong is 29 places below at 156, Singapore at 161 and Bangladesh at 185. READ | Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents India played …

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?

The Hindu  

The third round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will return from November 14 onwards in this international break, with fixtures from Matchday 5 and 6 taking place. The top two teams in each of the three groups will earn direct berths for the quadrennial football showpiece, while the third and fourth place teams will advance …

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Australia from March 1 to 21
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Australia from March 1 to 21

The Hindu  

The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will take place between March 1-21, Football Australia announced on Wednesday, with five stadiums to be used across the Gold Coast, Perth and Sydney. Featuring Asia’s top 12 teams, the tournament will be played at Gold Coast Stadium, Parramatta Stadium and Stadium Australia in Sydney and Perth Stadium and Perth Rectangular Stadium. “Hosting this premier …

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development
2 months ago

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is considering giving its revamped club competitions more time to develop before further amendments are considered. The opening phase of the Asian Champions League Elite will be extended to allow the league to establish itself and give teams time to prepare for the competition. The number of teams participating in the Asian Champions League Two …

Match time, form: China vs India – Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey final
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Match time, form: China vs India – Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey final

Al Jazeera  

Record four-time champions India will face confident hosts and first-time finalists China at the Moqi Base, Hulunbuir at 10:00 GMT. Up next, we face hosts China 🇨🇳 in the grand final tomorrow in the Mens Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Lets win this one🏆💪🏻… pic.twitter.com/blZ8BxNYX7 — Hockey India September 16, 2024 India vs China: Head-to-head record Matches: 23 Won by India: …

AFC partners with FanCode to stream Asian football tournaments in India
6 months, 4 weeks ago

AFC partners with FanCode to stream Asian football tournaments in India

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday announced its partnership with streaming platform FanCode for the 2025-2028 cycle in India. As part of the agreement, FanCode will stream all upcoming AFC national team and club competitions for the 2025-2028 cycle, including the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 and 2028, amongst …

Team China squeezes into final World Cup qualifying stage
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Team China squeezes into final World Cup qualifying stage

China Daily  

Nervous Chinese fans watch their team during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea on June 11. Team China's Xie Wenneng in action during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea on June 11. …

China into U17 Women's Asian Cup semifinals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China into U17 Women's Asian Cup semifinals

China Daily  

Dong Yujie of China vies with Fukushima Noa of Japan during the Group B match of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2024 between Japan and China in Bali, Indonesia, May 13, 2024. JAKARTA - Despite a 4-0 loss to Japan in the final group game here on Monday, China still advanced into the semifinals of the 2024 AFC U17 …

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

China Daily  

China's Behram Abduweli goes for the ball against Japanese player Kuryu Matsuki during their U23 Asian Cup group match in Doha, Qatar on April 16, 2024. DOHA -- With Kuryu Matsuki's early goal, a 10-man Japan team sailed to a 1-0 victory over China in the first round of group stage of the U23 Asian Cup here on Tuesday. The …

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019
10 months, 4 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019

The Hindu  

Defending champion Qatar is set to feature in the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in a row as it faces Jordan in front of home fans on Saturday, February 10. The last time Qatar was in the AFCON final, it faced one of the tournament favourites Japan in 2019 and beat the Southeast Asian side 3-1 and …

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
10 months, 4 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 …

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title

The Hindu  

Jordan will make a slice of history when it faces Son Heung-min’s South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday while the host and the holder Qatar plays Iran in the other semifinal. But Jordan held South Korea 2-2 in the group phase, with Jurgen Klinsmann’s side salvaging a draw in injury time when Yazan Al-Arab deflected Hwang In-beom’s shot …

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. CHECK | How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup knockouts? India travelled to Qatar without defender Anwar Ali, winger Ashique Kuruniyan, midfielder Jeakson …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues

The Hindu  

South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann praised players from the national team who have established themselves in Europe’s top leagues, saying on Sunday that Asian football has vastly improved in the last decade to give them such opportunities. The key to Asian teams to improve their national team level is to send players to top European leagues,” Klinsmann told reporters ahead …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous performance, key players
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous performance, key players

The Hindu  

Unlike other international tournaments where the team is usually written off, the Australian football team, known as the Socceroos will enjoy the spotlight come the AFC Asian Cup 2023. AFC Asian Cup: Australia Preview Previous AFC Asian Cup appearances: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 Titles: 1 Best Finish: Champion AFC Asian Cup record: W12, L5, D4 Goals : 40 Biggest Win: …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Full match schedule
11 months, 4 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 …

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

A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums
1 year 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 …

2023 AFC Asian Cup: Group C preview
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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, …

China announces 26-man roster for 2023 AFC Asian Cup
1 year ago

China announces 26-man roster for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

China Daily  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa pose for group photos during the draw ceremony for the 2023 AFC Asian cup championship held in Doha, Qatar on May 11, 2023. BEIJING -- The Chinese men's football team has unveiled a 26-player roster on Tuesday for the upcoming 2023 Qatar AFC Asian …

Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand
1 year, 1 month ago

Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand

China Daily  

It was not easy in the pouring rain, but China's men's soccer team earned three crucial points after winning its first Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, beating Thailand 2-1 on Thursday at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Thailand got the lead after Sarach Yooyen scored in the 23rd minute, but Team China captain Wu Lei equaled six minutes …

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, …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams

The Hindu  

Asia is set to start its 2026 World Cup journey, giving the lower-ranked teams such as Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan a chance to grab some attention and secure matches against football’s continental heavyweights. The Asian Football Confederation’s 20 lowest-ranked teams compete in two-leg, home-and-away series on Thursday and next Tuesday, with the 10 winners advancing to the second round of …

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 …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar marks 100 days countdown to continental event
1 year, 3 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 …

Asian Games 2023: The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: The slide of hockey powerhouses in Asia does not augur well, on or off the field

The Hindu  

The first time the Chinese media bothered to speak to one of their players post-match after a week’s hockey action at the Asian Games was on Monday night, following the men’s team’s incredible performance which saw it top Pool B and advance to the semifinals. Barely two months ago, a different Malaysian team had given India a run for its …

Asian Games and Olympics problems can be solved through negotiations, says AFC secretary general Windsor John
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games and Olympics problems can be solved through negotiations, says AFC secretary general Windsor John

The Hindu  

The last few days have been bitter ones for Indian football. Many of the country’s premier clubs were reluctant to release players for the Asian Games, and the national coach, Igor Stimac, could not even have a single training session before playing in Hangzhou. So, the clubs are not obliged by the rules to release their players,” said John, the …

What is the format of Asia Cup 2023?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is the format of Asia Cup 2023?

India TV News  

The Asia Cup 2023 is slated to get underway on August 30, Wednesday as the top brass of the continent will battle it out to claim the coveted title. All you need to know about the format of Asia Cup 2023: The 16th edition of the continental tournament will see the debut of Nepal. Asia Cup 2023 Group Stage: Teams …

AFC increases men’s Champions League prize money by 200 percent; introduces Women’s Champions League
1 year, 4 months ago

AFC increases men’s Champions League prize money by 200 percent; introduces Women’s Champions League

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee on Monday restructured the Asian club football structure in a virtual meeting, chaired by President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, from the 2024-25 season. “Our club competitions are already amongst the best and most lucrative in Continental football, and today the AFC is embarking on a new and historic era with these forward-looking …

Asia Cup 2023 squads: Full list of players, teams ahead of continental event
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 squads: Full list of players, teams ahead of continental event

The Hindu  

The 2023 Asia Cup will be held in the 50-over format between August 30 and September 17 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. PAKISTAN SQUAD Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah and Shaheen …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India aim for a memorable tournament, to get ready for Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India aim for a memorable tournament, to get ready for Asian Games

Firstpost  

With the Asian Games providing a direct ticket to next year’s Paris Olympics, India are expected to test their resources in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023. India, tournament favourites and three-time champions, will have multiple targets in sight as they begin their Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament campaign in Chennai on Thursday against China. World No 4 India are …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: A renewed hope for China
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy hockey 2023, Team Preview: A renewed hope for China

The Hindu  

China enters the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy as the lowest-ranked team among the six participating nations. Asian Champions Trophy record: Titles: 0 Matches: 24 Won: 8 Drawn: 1 Lost: 15 Goals: 48 The 2023 Asian Champions Trophy will therefore be a comeback tournament for China, which will be hopeful of replicating the performances it managed the last time it played …

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,” …

Asian Games 2023: Why Indian Football teams are set to miss continental event despite nation's recent success?
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Why Indian Football teams are set to miss continental event despite nation's recent success?

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023: The Indian Football team is likely to miss the upcoming Asian Games event in Hangzhou, China. According to a letter sent by the Sports Ministry to the Indian Olympic Association and all the National Sports Federations, teams having a top eight ranking in team events among participating countries should play the Games. "For team events, only those …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: All you need to know, schedule, details, timings
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: All you need to know, schedule, details, timings

The Hindu  

The Asian Champions trophy will be back for its seventh edition when Chennai hosts six of the continent’s best hockey teams. India, Pakistan, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan and China are the six participating teams in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023. The Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be played from August 3 till August 12. The Asian Champions Trophy 2023 be …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India to face China in campaign opener
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India to face China in campaign opener

The Hindu  

India will take on China in its campaign opener of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 on August 3 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. On the occasion, Hockey India President, Dilip Tirkey said, “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and announcing the schedule is a landmark day, as it sets the …

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 …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Pakistan, China confirm participation
1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Pakistan, China confirm participation

The Hindu  

In a major development, Pakistan and China have confirmed their participation in the 7th Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament to be held at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from August 3 to 12. Confirming the news, J. Sekar Manoharan, president of the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu told Sportstar here on Monday, “Since there were doubts expressed by the media …

Russia could take AFC route for 2026 World Cup qualification after FIFA, UEFA boycott
1 year, 9 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, 10 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 …

China reverts to home-and-away format as COVID restrictions lifted
1 year, 11 months ago

China reverts to home-and-away format as COVID restrictions lifted

The Hindu  

All matches in the Chinese Super League will be played using the home-and-away format this year, the Chinese Football Association said on Tuesday, bringing to an end three seasons of COVID-19 restrictions. The Chinese league system was heavily disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, with matches played in centralised biosecure hubs without spectators during the first two years of the pandemic. Efforts …

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Asian Cup 2027
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

Asia Cup to be held in September as ACC announces cricket fixtures for 2023-2024
2 years ago

Asia Cup to be held in September as ACC announces cricket fixtures for 2023-2024

India Today  

The Asian Cricket Council announced fixtures for the 2023-24 season on Thursday, January 5. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will gain direct entry to men's Asia Cup in 2023 while Men's Challenger Cup and Premier Cup will be held to determine the 6th team for Asia Cup. pic.twitter.com/atzBO4XjIn — Jay Shah January 5, 2023 The ACC also announced …

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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