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Australia, Japan interested in hosting 2035 Asian Cup, says AFC
- The AFC announced it will confirm 2031 and 2035 hosts at a single congress after Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa proposed doing so, the AFC said on Wednesday.
- Several associations have formally lodged bids, including Australia, South Korea and Kuwait for 2035 and 2031, while India, Indonesia and a joint Central Asian bid also compete for 2031, the AFC said on Wednesday.
- JFA officials said they have discussed co-hosting with South Korea while conducting studies on a possible bid, and a KFA official noted joint hosting needs government approval and remains early stage.
- A withdrawal reshaped the contest when the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the 2031 race in November, while Saudi Arabia is already set to host the 2027 Asian Cup.
- Following the AFC announcement, South Korea and Japan decided to bid independently, and the contest follows recent Asian Cup events such as the February 7, 2024 semi-final featuring Son Heung-min.
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India submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031, to compete against five other bidders
India has re-entered the race to host Asia’s flagship international football event, with the Asian Football Confederation confirming the country as one of six bidders for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup. The announcement marks a renewed attempt by Indian football authorities to bring the continental tournament to the country for the first time. According to the AFC, the United Arab Emirates Football Association has withdrawn from the process, narrowing t…
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C 33%
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