China confirmed as 2023 Asian Cup hosts - AFC

ByReuters

Published 04/06/2019 at 09:53 GMT

June 4 (Reuters) - China will host the Asian Cup in 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced at its extraordinary congress in Paris on Tuesday.

Eurosport

Image credit: Eurosport

China will host the tournament for the second time after organising it in 2004.

Qatar are the defending champions after winning their maiden title at this year's edition in the United Arab Emirates. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Sudipto Ganguly)

Premier League

Ten Hag ‘on trial’ at Man Utd, West Ham want Liverpool target Amorim – Paper Round

a few seconds ago

Premier League

Gabriel exclusive: Last year 'difficult' without Saliba but 'great things' possible this season

44 minutes ago

Football

'An amazing 24 hours!' - Bellingham delights in Laureus award after Clasico winner

00:02:41

12 hours ago

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me