The Hangzhou Asian Games and Chengdu Universiade, originally scheduled for September, have been postponed by China. In other news, the relocation of the Asian Cup is certainly a bombshell, with the announcement of the cancellation of the tournament, which was originally scheduled to be held in 10 cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, from June 16 to July 16 next year, more than a year before the start of the tournament, attracting attention. China has invested a huge amount of heart and soul into the construction of the facilities in each stadium.
In the face of this situation, the Korean Football Association (KFA) has shown strong interest in hosting the Asian Cup. The AFC has indicated that it will announce subsequent arrangements regarding the 2023 Asian Cup in the near future. If Korea is determined to bid for it, this would be the perfect opportunity. Not only would it be a boost to the diplomatic status of Korean soccer, but it would also be a challenge for Jung Mong-kyu, the president of the federation.
The South Korean Football Association (KFA) had made a bid to host the 2023 Asian Cup, with Indonesia and Thailand also expressing their willingness to do so, but it later withdrew its application and instead focused on bidding for the Women's World Cup.China was finally awarded the right to host the 2023 Asian Cup at the AFC Extraordinary General Assembly in Paris, France in June 2019.The tournament has been held in the United States for the first time since its inception, and has been held in the United States since the inception of the tournament. South Korea has won the Asian Cup twice since its inception in 1956 and 1960, and hosted the second tournament in Seoul, but has not won or hosted the tournament since.
The Asian Cup, a major international event involving athletes from 24 countries, required permission from the Korean government and close consultation with local authorities. However, very few infrastructure countries were able to meet AFC's strict requirements. In East Asia, only South Korea and Japan qualify, while in West Asia, Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia also have the right conditions. The KFA will make the final decision once the detailed proposal required by the AFC is ready.
