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2031 AFC Asian Cup
20th edition of the AFC Asian Cup From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2031 AFC Asian Cup will be the 20th edition and mark the 75th anniversary of the AFC Asian Cup, started in 1956, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
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The AFC is expected to announce the hosts for the 2031 Asian Cup in 2026.[1][2]
Interested bids
Football Australia have submitted an expression of interest to host the 2031 Asian Cup. Australia previously hosted the 2015 Asian Cup, co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand, and is scheduled to host the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.[3]
The All India Football Federation submitted an expression of interest to host the 2031 Asian Cup.[4] India previously hosted the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The bid received support from the Government of India.[5][6]
On 11 December 2024, the Football Association of Indonesia announced its intention to bid for the 2031 Asian Cup.[7][8][9][10] Indonesia previously co-hosted the 2007 tournament with Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Which is planned to be held at stadiums like Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta International Stadium, Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Jalak Harupat Stadium, Manahan Stadium, Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Pakansari Stadium, and North Sumatra Stadium.[11]
On 30 December 2024, the Kuwait Football Association announced it had submitted a bid for the 2031 Asian Cup, after hosting the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.[12] Kuwait previously hosted the 1980 Asian Cup.
On 28 February 2025, the Korea Football Association submitted an expression of interest to host the 2031 Asian Cup. They last hosted the 1960 Asian Cup.[1]
On 24 February 2025, the Central Asian Football Association announced a historic bid to bring the Asian Cup to Central Asia for the first time. Uzbekistan hosted the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup and is scheduled to host the 2029 AFC Women's Asian Cup.[13][3] The 2023 CAFA Nations Cup was hosted by Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and the 2025 edition by Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.[14][15]
On 21 February 2025, the UAE Football Association submitted an official bid to host the 2031 Asian Cup. The United Arab Emirates previously hosted the Asian Cup in 1996 and 2019.[16]
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