The Associated Press has announced that with the AFC announcing the 2023
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
The deadline for bids has been pushed back to July 15, and Iran is expected to join the race to host.
On May 14, our organizing committee made an official announcement that due to the new crown epidemic, it was difficult for the organizing committee to make a decision on the 2024
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
Conduct a completely open tournament commitment and arrangement. After much negotiation, this year's
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
It will be held in a different location. Originally scheduled to be held in our country from June 16 to July 16, 2023, the 2023 AFC
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
, due to the epidemic, our organizing committee was unable to make full open tournament commitments and arrangements at that time. After the AFC, CFA and the 2023
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
After a joint consultation with our organizing committee, the tournament has decided to be held in a different location.
The Iranian national soccer team is currently ranked as high as 23rd in the world, at the top of Asia. Iran has successfully hosted the 1968 and 1976
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
, which is a big advantage for them. According to Al Jazeera, the AFC is expected to make a decision on 2023 at the end of the year, after the World Cup
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
The final decision on the hosting of the
As of now, 4-5 countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2023
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
, which includes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea and Australia. The Korean Football Association (KFA) has officially announced its interest in hosting the tournament and has sought expressions of interest from local governments. Football Federation Australia has also expressed interest in bidding to host the 2023
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
showed great interest. In addition, the Japan Football Association (JFA) has been discussing internally whether to apply for the hosting of the
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
Matters.
