2031 AFC Asian Cup

20th edition of the AFC Asian Cup

2031 AFC Asian CupTournament details

Host country| TBC
Teams| 24 (from 1 confederation)

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The 2031 AFC Asian Cup will be the 20th edition and mark the 75th anniversary of the AFC Asian Cup, started in 1956, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

## Host selection

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Main article: 2031 AFC Asian Cup bids

The AFC is expected to announce the hosts for the 2031 Asian Cup in 2026.[1][2]

### Interested bids

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* Australia

Football Australia have submitted an expression of interest to host the 2031 Asian Cup. Australia previously hosted the 2015 Asian Cup, co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand, and is scheduled to host the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.[3]

* India

The All India Football Federation submitted an expression of interest to host the 2031 Asian Cup.[4] India previously hosted the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The bid received support from the Government of India.[5][6]

* Indonesia

On 11 December 2024, the Football Association of Indonesia announced its intention to bid for the 2031 Asian Cup.[7][8][9][10] Indonesia previously co-hosted the 2007 tournament with Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Which is planned to be held at stadiums like Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta International Stadium, Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Jalak Harupat Stadium, Manahan Stadium, Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Pakansari Stadium, and North Sumatra Stadium.[11]

* Kuwait

On 30 December 2024, the Kuwait Football Association announced it had submitted a bid for the 2031 Asian Cup, after hosting the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.[12] Kuwait previously hosted the 1980 Asian Cup.

* South Korea

On 28 February 2025, the Korea Football Association submitted an expression of interest to host the 2031 Asian Cup. They last hosted the 1960 Asian Cup.[1]

* Kyrgyzstan,  Tajikistan and  Uzbekistan

On 24 February 2025, the Central Asian Football Association announced a historic bid to bring the Asian Cup to Central Asia for the first time. Uzbekistan hosted the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup and is scheduled to host the 2029 AFC Women's Asian Cup.[13][3]

* United Arab Emirates

On 21 February 2025, the UAE Football Association submitted an official bid to host the 2031 Asian Cup. The United Arab Emirates previously hosted the Asian Cup in 1996 and 2019.[14]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Race for 2031 Asian Cup heats up as South Korea express interest". Reuters.
2. ^ "Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting". AFC. 11 April 2025.
3. ^ a b "Australia interested in 2031 Asian Cup, Central Asian nations launch joint bid". Reuters.
4. ^ "Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting". the-AFC. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
5. ^ "Hosting Asia to be a big boost for Indian football, says Sports Minister on AIFF's AFC Asian Cup 2031 bid". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
6. ^ "Govt throws weight behind AIFF's bid to host Asian Cup 2031". The Times of India. 2025-04-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
7. ^ "Indonesia Bids to Host 2031 Asian Cup as Sole Host Nation". Tempo. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
8. ^ "Indonesia Proposes To Host The 2031 Asian Cup Singles". VOI. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
9. ^ "PSSI Pastikan Indonesia Daftar Bidding Tuan Rumah Piala Asia 2031". Bolasport (in Indonesian). 11 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
10. ^ "Indonesia Ikut Bidding Jadi Tuan Rumah Tunggal Piala Asia 2031". Kumparan (in Indonesian). 11 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
11. ^ Sandru Narayanan (14 April 2025). "AFC confirms Malaysia did not bid to host 2031 Asian Cup". Scoop.my. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
12. ^ "Kuwait submits bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup". Emirates News Agency. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
13. ^ CAFA [@CAFAssocciation] (24 February 2025). "Historic bid! Tajikistan, Uzbekistan & Kyrgyz Republic unite to bring the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ to Central Asia for the first time!" (Tweet). Retrieved March 28, 2025 – via Twitter.
14. ^ Abdullahi, Thoraya (21 February 2025). "UAE submits bid to host 2031 Asian Cup". The National. UAE. Retrieved 22 February 2025.

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