Asian Cup, Australia and South Korea

Race for 2031 Asian Cup heats up as South Korea express interest
The race to host the 2031 Asian Cup heated up on Friday when South Korea's football association said it had submitted a "letter of intent" to host the continental championship to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
South Korea joins Australia as possible 2031 Asian Cup hosts
The AFC has also received interest from Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Indonesia and a joint bid from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, reports say.
1 year to go! Countdown begins for AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
The countdown is on—just 365 days remain until the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026. Host cities Sydney, Gold Coast, and Perth marked the occasion with simultaneous 'One Year to Go' celebrations."
South Korea's Asian Cup bid sets up renewed battle between east and west
South Korea's decision to enter the race for the 2031 Asian Cup hosting rights looks set to reignite a bidding battle between the eastern powerhouse and influential Gulf states as the nation seeks to organise the tournament for the first time since 1960.
South Korea submits bid to host 2031 Asian Cup football tournament
The Korea Football Association said it sent its "Expression of Interest" (EoI) to host the 2031 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup to the AFC on Thursday.
KFA submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031
The Korean football governing body announced Friday it has submitted a bid to host the top Asian men's football tournament in 2031.
Australia beats Saudi Arabia on penalties to win U20 Asian Cup
Steven Hall saved the decisive spot-kick as Australia defeated Saudi Arabia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the ...
AFC U20 Asian Cup final: Australia eye maiden title against four-time champs Saudi Arabia
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AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: Bangladesh begins preparatory camp for India match without Hamza Choudhury
Midfielder Hamza Choudhury was not involved in the Bangladesh preliminary training camp which got underway in Dhaka on Friday ...
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Australia crowned Asian U-20 champions
One of four AFC nations bound for Chile 2025, Australia saw off Saudi Arabia on penalties to claim continental bragging rights with Alex Badolato named the tournament MVP.
Young Socceroos keen to add AFC Under-20 Asian Cup glory to World Cup qualification
Qualifying for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup isn’t enough for a Young Socceroos side intent on capping off an already ...
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Tajikistan, Uzbekistan & Kyrgyz Republic unite for 2031 AFC Asian Cup bid
As the bidding war for the 2031 AFC Asian Cup nears, these three Central Asian footballing nations have emerged as contenders ...
Australia joins Uzbekistan-Tajikistan-Kyrgyz Republic in race for Asian Cup 2031
Australia has submitted an EOI to host the 2031 men's Asian Cup, while Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic have ...
Afghanistan women's football team sends plea to FIFA for recognition ahead of AFC Women's Asian Cup
More than three years on from the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, the Afghanistan national women's team is still in exile both ...