SEOUL -- In a significant step for the region, three Central Asian nations announced in February they would launch a joint bid to host the 2031 Asian Cup. Excitement was, however, tempered by the fact that by the end of the month, it was just one of six bids in the running to stage Asia's biggest soccer tournament.
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The six-horse race to host soccer's Asian Cup in 2031
A joint Central Asian bid will battle Kuwait, Indonesia, the UAE, South Korea and Australia
A giant AFC Asian Cup trophy is displayed before the semi-final match between Iran and hosts Qatar in Doha on Feb. 7, 2024. © Reuters
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