Uzbeks and Saudis pull out of 2026 Women’s Asian Cup bids, leaving Aussies clear run at hosting
February 23 – Australia, co-hosts of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, have become the sole bidders left for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup after Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia withdrew.
Both Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia have strong AFC hosting credentials and ambitions. Uzbekistan has hosted a number of AFC age-group championships while Saudi Arabia (currently hosting the regional WAFF Women’s Championship), will host the 2027 Asian Cup.
Football Australia initially submitted its bid to host the Women’s Asian Cup in 2022 and is engaged with local State and Federal governments to gain the necessary support.
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