DOHA (Qatar): The Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced it has officially submitted its bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, after the AFC announced that it would start receiving bid files from member associations wishing to host the tournament.
The Qatar Football Association sent an integrated file to the AFC, detailing how Qatar fulfills all the hosting requirements for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, a fact supported by the numerous tournaments hosted by the country at the continental and global levels in the past, and also by the preparations for the events to come in the near future.
On this occasion, QFA president HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani said: “ The submission of the bid file to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup undoubtedly shows our wise leadership’s desire for an optimal investment for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️. It’s not just about holding the tournament and achieving the expected success; this will be a great addition to the reputation that Qatar enjoys when it comes to organizing major sports tournaments. We must bear in mind that this is a constant endeavour for us, to continue organizing such big events at all levels like we have done before with great success, as witnessed by all.”
“ Qatar will be ready to host the 19th edition of the Asian Cup, taking advantage of the country’s modern sports facilities that will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️, which will be a legacy for future generations of Asia, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. This will be in addition to the full completion of the other infrastructure projects and services related to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️, such as road networks, transportation options and hotels at all levels – all of which is included in the bid file.”
