Hosting the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar strengthens the perfect investment of the 2022 World Cup

Despite having organised the Asian Cup twice before, in 1988 and 2011, the official bid by Qatar to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the first football federation on the Asian continent to show an eagerness, confirms the aspirations of the State of Qatar to take advantage of its hosting of the 2022 World Cup. This is especially true given the eight stadiums being prepared for the global tournament, a key factor in the proposal.

In this regard, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Thani, president of the Qatari football federation, announced that Qatar had submitted it bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, seeking to strengthen the best investment of the 2022 World Cup.

"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 Qatar enjoys when it comes to organising major sports tournaments. We must bear in mind that this is a constant endeavour for us, to continue organising such big events at all levels like we have done before with great success, as witnessed by all,” he stated.

"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 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."

The spirit of challenge and continental crowning

“Winning the Asian Cup in its latest edition was a great achievement for us,” he continued. “And the spirit of challenge that contributed to that triumph will lead us to other successes, in terms of hosting and organising a tournament that Asia deserves, and we will be proud to have it here in Qatar once again.

“At the same time, we will not neglect the important role played by our cadres in Qatar's series of successes. Qatar places the utmost importance on this, and we have people with great experience who have contributed effectively to the organisation of different sporting events, as a result of years of investment in human resource development, which is an additional strength and pillar of the country's bid file."