2035 AFC Asian Cup

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2035 AFC Asian Cup
Tournament details
Host countryTBD
Teams24 (from 1 confederation)
2031
2039

The 2035 AFC Asian Cup will be the 21st edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

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Host selection

The AFC confirmed the bidding process for the 2031 and 2035 on 11 April 2025. [1] [2]

Confirmed bids

The following bids were confirmed by the AFC [3] :

Football Australia have submitted an expression of interest to host the 2035 Asian Cup. Australia previously hosted the 2015 Asian Cup, co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand, and is scheduled to host the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

On 4 February 2026, the Japan Football Association submitted an expression of interest to host the 2035 Asian Cup. They last hosted the 1992 Asian Cup.

On 4 February 2026, the Kuwait Football Association announced it had submitted a bid for the 2035 Asian Cup, after hosting the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup. Kuwait previously hosted the 1980 Asian Cup.

On 4 February 2026, the Korea Football Association submitted an expression of interest to host the 2035 Asian Cup. They last hosted the 1960 Asian Cup.

References

  1. "Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031™ hosting". AFC. 11 April 2025.
  2. "Bidding regulations for the AFC Asian Cup 2031 and the AFC Asian Cup 2035" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation .
  3. "AFC receives bids to host for AFC Asian Cup 2035™". Asian Football Confederation. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 4 February 2026.