2022 world cup host Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's Covid-19 pull-out


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KUALA LUMPUR Oct 17, 2022 (AFP): World Cup hosts Qatar will stage the 2023 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday, after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid-19 issues.

China pulled out in May because of its "zero-COVID" policy, leaving the AFC scrambling to find a new host for its flagship men's 24-team football tournament.

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