RELEASE: Saudi Arabia Wins Host Rights For AFC Asian Cup™ 2027

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RELEASE: Saudi Arabia Wins Host Rights For AFC Asian Cup™ 2027

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in its rich history, Saudi Arabia has been awarded the hosting rights to host Asia's most prestigious men's national team tournament - the AFC Asian Cup™ 2027 by the 33rd AFC Congress in Manama, Bahrain, today, Wednesday, February 1.

Saudi Arabia has experienced immense success over the years, being crowned champion three times (1984, 1988, 1996).

Following the decision, HRH Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said: "We are honored to host the AFC Asian Cup™ 2027. We are committed to not only hosting a great tournament that will be memorable for all fans, but also to develop and grow the game across Asia by offering new platforms for exchanges and access to new opportunities Organizing major sporting events, and football in particular, plays an integral role in our country's transformative Vision 2030 to increase participation I have no doubt that this tournament will inspire boys and girls across the country to participate in sports and dream of representing their country one day.

I want to thank everyone involved in the bid over the years who helped bring this historic moment to life. Saudi Arabian football fans have been strong supporters of the bid from the very beginning, and I am sure that with their passion for football and unique hospitality, they will help make an outstanding AFC Asian Cup™ 2027."

Yasser Al Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), also expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for their unconditional support for the bid. Al Misehal said: "We are a country united by the love of football, and the AFC Asian Cup™ is a tournament that is of immense importance to us. It is the tournament where Saudi football experienced its best moments. We want to thank all AFC Member Associations for their trust and we look forward to justifying their choice by delivering the most memorable edition of this iconic competition.We look forward to welcoming fans across the continent to experience our passion for the beautiful game, in addition to the various cultures and cities that our beautiful country has to offer.

Commenting on the historic moment, Saudi Arabia national team star and two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champion Mohamed Abduljawad said: "It is a dream come true to welcome the AFC Asian Cup™ to Saudi Arabia. Our fans will create a exceptional atmosphere as they have always done over the years. I am sure that visitors from all over Asia will experience the warm welcome of Saudi hospitality. The excitement has already begun, and we are all gearing up for a tournament to remember."

The tournament will feature the most exciting talent from across Asia, with the qualifiers kicking off in October 2023.

As host, Saudi Arabia has pledged to focus on:

The 33rd AFC Congress received a presentation on Saudi Arabia's bid to host the tournament in 2027. HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal led the presentation by welcoming delegates from across Asia and noting the Kingdom's full readiness to stage the AFC Asian Cup™ with distinction.

The presentation was also attended by Ibrahim Alkassim, SAFF General Secretary, and former Saudi national team player Mohammed Abduljawad. Both delivered a clear vision of the legacy that the tournament would provide to contribute to the growth and progress of football in Asia.

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