KUALA LUMPUR, March 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials announced Monday, the football showpiece seen as a precursor for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia was awarded the World Cup but first will host the Asian Cup from January 7 to February 5, 2027. Asian Cup matches will also be played in Jeddah and Al Khobar. Match pairings and kick-off times will be confirmed at the AFC's final draw on April 11 in Riyadh, the AFC said. Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host, staged and won the Asian Cup two years ago.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 02, 2026 07:01 UTC