India, Saudi Arabia emerge as final bidders to host 2027 edition of AFC Asian Cup

India and Saudi Arabia have emerged as two final bidders to host the 2027 edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup.

Qatar, who are the current Asian champions were interested to host the 2027 Asian



Cup, but had to drop out after it was announced as hosts for the 2023 edition. India have qualified for the AFC Asian Cup 2023, Qatar, following their table-topping performance in the third round of qualifiers.