If India wins the bid, it will be the first time the country will host a continental showpiece event. Saudi Arabia has won the continental title three times but never hosted the tournament.
Iran withdrew its bid a few days back while Uzbekistan was out of the race in December 2020.
Qatar, the third interested nation, confirmed as the host federation for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, withdrew the bid for the 2027 edition.
“The AFC Executive Committee considered the bid proposals for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 and selected the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the final two bidders,” the AFC said in a statement.
The next host will be decided by the AFC Congress at its next meeting in February.
India had joined the race for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, but were dropped early in October 2018. Since successfully staging the Men’s Under-17 World Cup in 2017, India is hosting the ongoing Under-17 Women’s World Cup.
“The decision closes QFA’s bid proposals, which were withdrawn from the 2027 race following the successful 2023 bid in accordance with applicable bidding rules,” the statement said.
“Again, we thank our three member associations – All India Football Federation, Qatar Football Federation and Saudi Arabian Football Federation – for submitting strong bids to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al said, “At the All India Football Federation and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, we have two exemplary bids, and I am confident that the Qatar Football Federation will strengthen the foundation for the creation of the final 2027 hosts. ” Khalifa said.
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