KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia is all set to host AFC Asian Cup 2027 event after All Indian Football Federation withdrew from the host selection process.
According to a statement by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the All India Football Federation (AIFF) withdrew their bid from the AFC Asian Cup 2027 host selection process without giving any reason, thus paving the way for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027. The AFC Congress is to decide the final host in Manama, Bahrain, in February 2023.
The Asian Football Confederation said following the withdrawal of the AIFF bid, SAFF’s bid to host the 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in 2027 will now be the only one presented to the 33rd AFC Congress for consideration.
The 2023 Asian Cup will be played in Qatar after China withdrew as host. Qatar, which is hosting the ongoing World Cup, has already staged the Asian Cup twice.
