Japan approached to host the 2023 Asian Cup after China relinquished internet hosting rights as a consequence of Covid disaster

China had relinquished the internet hosting rights for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup because of the rising Covid-19 circumstances within the nation. The internet hosting bid was introduced in 2019 on the eve of the 69th FIFA Congress in Paris.

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HIGHLIGHTSChina relinquished internet hosting rights as a consequence of Covid-19The 2023 Asian Cup can be held between June 16-July 16.Qatar are the defending champions, having overwhelmed Japan 3-1 in last.

Japan Football Association chief Kozo Tashima stated that the JFA has been approached to switch China because the host of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which can be held between June 16-July 16.

China had relinquished the internet hosting proper for subsequent 12 months’s match because of the rising Covid-19 circumstances within the nation, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had introduced on May 14.

“We were sounded out,” Tashima advised newspaper Nikkan Sports.

“If Japan were able to host, there’s no question that it would be pretty exciting,” he added with out giving additional particulars.

Japan had co-hosted the World Cup in 2002, rugby world occasion in 2019 and the Olympic soccer match in 2021. The Japan Football Association has the infrastructure in place to host the 2023 Asian Cup in June and July.

The AFC labored intently with China and the 2023 Asian Cup Local Organising Committee throughout the preparations and several other milestones have been achieved, together with the launch of the match brand and the revealing of the newly accomplished Shanghai Pudong Football Stadium final 12 months.

“The AFC appreciates that China PR, the CFA and the AFC Asian Cup 2023 LOC have made this very difficult but necessary decision in the collective interests of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, which has also provided the AFC the required time to assess the situation regarding the hosting of the AFC Asian Cup 2023,” AFC had stated in a press release.

The 2019 AFC Asian Cup, the final version, was hosted by the United Arab Emirates. As many as 24 groups competed from January 5 to February 1. Qatar lifted their first title after defeating Japan 3-1 within the last.