February 1st, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected Saudi Arabia as the host country of the Championship Finals Asian football (Asian Cup) 2027.
The decision was made at the 33rd AFC Conference held in Manama, Bahrain.
Speaking at the conference, Chairman World Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino expressed his belief that Saudi Arabia will organize a successful Asian Cup.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Sports Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, confirmed that the country is honored to host the 2027 Asian Cup.
Saudi Arabia has overcome India and Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup Finals, to win the race for the right to host the 2027 Asian Cup.
[Saudi Arabia có nữ trọng tài quốc tế đầu tiên được FIFA công nhận]
India withdrew from this race on December 5, 2022. Qatar will host the 2023 Asian Cup.
Asian Cup 2027 This is the 19th tournament organized by AFC for 24 men’s football teams in the region. The tournament will be expanded from 16 to 24 teams in 2019. This will be the third time in a row that the continent’s top tournament will be held in West Asia, following the 2019 Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and The 2023 Asian Cup takes place in Qatar.
Previously, Saudi Arabia – the world’s largest oil exporter, also won the right to host the 2034 Asian Games (ASIAD) and the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
The country is also looking to host the 2026 Asian Women’s Cup and negotiate with Egypt and Greece to jointly host the 2030 World Cup.
Saudi Crown Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal said hosting major sporting events is part of the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce the Gulf nation’s dependence. into the oil sector.
Phan An (VNA/Vietnam+)
