Six of Qatar’s eight World Cup stadiums will probably be used for the Asian Cup to be staged within the Gulf state subsequent January, the AFC has introduced.
But the Lusail stadium used for the World Cup closing and the enduring 974 stadium created from containers won’t be a part of the 24-nation event to run from January 12 to February 10.
The Asian Cup was initially meant to be held this yr in China however was switched and delayed due to the nation’s coronavirus restrictions.
Asian Football Confederation president Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa mentioned that primarily based on Qatar’s internet hosting of the World Cup final yr the Asian Cup will probably be “a true spectacle never before experienced in Asian football history.”
“We have every faith that they will showcase their unrivalled hosting capabilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and warm hospitality,” he added in feedback made when the Kuala Lumpur-based AFC launched the dates late Wednesday.
Qatar will use the Al Janoub stadium, Al Bayt stadium, Ahmed Bin Ali stadium, Al Thumama stadium, Education City stadium and Khalifa International stadium which have been all a part of the multi-billion greenback infrastructure laid on for the World Cup.
The smaller Jassim bin Hamad stadium and Abdullah bin Khalifa stadium can even be used, the AFC mentioned.
The 974 stadium close to the Doha seafront is scheduled to be dismantled and donated to a creating nation. Some containers have already been taken away however authorities haven’t but mentioned the place the stadium will go.
The 80,000 Lusail stadium the place Argentina beat France within the World Cup closing on December 18 can also be on account of be modified however Qatar has made no speedy touch upon when that can begin.
