Asian Cup 2031, 2035 Hosting Bids Canceled Due to FIFA Calendar Adjustments

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Asian Cup Bids for 2031, 2035 Scrapped Amid FIFA Calendar Changes

Pedestrians pass the FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown clock in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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CNBC TV18•19-03-2026, 23:35

Asian Cup Bids for 2031, 2035 Scrapped Amid FIFA Calendar Changes

•Asia’s football body halted bidding for the men’s Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035.
•FIFA requested the tournament be moved to even-numbered years, prompting the change.
•Australia, Kuwait, South Korea, and Japan were among the interested candidates.
•The AFC agreed to align with FIFA’s request, likely pushing the Asian Cup to 2032 and 2036.
•The decision aligns the Asian Cup with UEFA's European Championship and Copa America schedule.

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