Qatar, which is due to host soccer's World Cup next month, has also been selected to stage the Asian Cup next year.
The Asian Cup, held every four years, was to be held in China in June and July of next year, with 24 teams taking part. But China gave up the hosting rights due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.
The Asian Football Confederation revealed that Indonesia and South Korea also made bids to host the 2023 Asian Cup, but that Qatar was chosen to replace China.
Qatar has twice previously hosted the Asian Cup, in 1998 and 2011.
The Asian Cup, held every four years, was to be held in China in June and July of next year, with 24 teams taking part. But China gave up the hosting rights due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.
The Asian Football Confederation revealed that Indonesia and South Korea also made bids to host the 2023 Asian Cup, but that Qatar was chosen to replace China.
Qatar has twice previously hosted the Asian Cup, in 1998 and 2011.
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Qatar selected to host 2023 Asian Cup, replacing China due to COVID-19. The Asian Cup, usually held every four years, was originally set for China in June-July 2023 with 24 teams participating. Indonesia and South Korea also made bids, but Qatar, which previously hosted the tournament in 1998 and
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221017_35/
Date: Oct. 17, 2022
Created: 2022/10/18 08:37
Updated: 2025/12/09 12:36
Last Read: 2022/10/18 18:05