Vietnam News noted that the event, which was scheduled to be held from June 16 to July 17 of the upcoming year
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
The tournament was originally hosted by my country. However, recently, due to the need to prevent and control epidemics and the inability to meet the conditions for the full opening of the tournament, China
national soccer team
The Association decided to relinquish this hosting right.
The change has forced the Asian Football Confederation to rush to find a new host country. The AFC has confirmed that the 2023
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
The preparations and schedule will remain the same and co-hosting will be actively promoted. However, to date, only three countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Japan, have shown interest in hosting.
All three countries have top-notch infrastructure and experience in hosting the event, making them popular candidates. Australia was a finalist, but was busy preparing for the 2023 tournament.
women's soccer
World Cup
, and therefore cannot afford to take on two major events at the same time. According to the Australian media, unless the date of the tournament is adjusted, Australia
soccer league
It is difficult to cope with two major tournaments in such a tight schedule. Further, given that Australia had hosted the 2015
Asian cup (e.g. soccer)
, they have little interest in hosting the 2023 event again.
Nonetheless, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Japan remain the final three favorites. If Qatar wins the hosting rights, they are reportedly expecting the AFC to postpone the tournament until January 2024, given the local climate.
