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AFC names Qatar as host for AFC Asian Cup 2023
The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Qatar as the host for the AFC Asian Cup 2023, which would be the 18th edition of the competition.
During the meeting, the Executive Committee which was chaired by AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, commended the proposals by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and the Korea Football Association (KFA).
He said: “On behalf of the AFC and the Asian football family, I want to congratulate the Qatar Football Association on being awarded the hosting rights of the upcoming edition of the AFC Asian Cup
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.“We must also thank the Football Association of Indonesia and the Korea Football Association for outlining their intentions to stage the tournament. Qatar’s capabilities and track record in hosting major international sporting events and their meticulous attention to detail are well admired throughout the globe.
The competition is scheduled to commence in the 2022 FIFA World Cup host country on Friday, June 16, 2023 and last until Sunday, July 16, 2023.
“I must also commend the AFC for showcasing utmost professionalism in conducting a fair and transparent expedited bidding process and I thank all our commercial partners and sponsors for their patience during these unprecedented times. Given the short lead time in preparation, we know that the hard work begins immediately but with their existing world-class infrastructure and unrivalled hosting capabilities, we are confident that Qatar will stage a worthy spectacle befitting the prestige and stature of Asia’s crown jewel.”
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