Saudi Arabia to host first ever Asian Cup in 2027

: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been given the green light to host the Asian Cup for the first time ever in 2027.

However, the ambition now becomes a reality after 43 nations voted in favour of Saudi’s bid for the hosting rights at the 33rd Asian Football Confederation Congress which was held at the Gulf Convention Centre here, Wednesday.AFC President Shaikh Salman Ebrahim Al Khalifa, who retained the top post unopposed, congratulated Saudi for the successful bid.

Saudi has also won bids to host the 2034 Asian Games in Riyadh and 2029 Asian Winter Games at a planned mountain resort. “It is an honour to have been chosen as hosts for the Asian Cup, and this is a historic and exciting moment for football in Saudi Arabia. Our experience in hosting major sporting and entertainment events means that we are ready to deliver.

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