DOHA, QATAR- Media OutReach - 10 December 2020 - The QatarFootball Association (QFA) handed over thethird part of its bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027. This section of the fileincludes the delivery of a government guarantee that is compatible with theAFC's requirements for a successful bid.

The government guarantees pledged bythe State of Qatar is a commitment to meeting all regulatory conditions forhosting the tournament to the high standards that the QFA aims to achieve. Thepledge fulfils the approved schedule laid out by the Asian FootballConfederation, the game's ruling body on the continent.

This commitment is part of the QatarNational Vision 2030, which promotes the advancement of the country'scapabilities in all fields, with the help of massive investment in the comingyears -- already evident from the mega-projects currently underway in Qatar.

The guarantees confirm the QFA'sdesire to fulfil all the hosting requirements -- drawing on its accumulatedexperience and organizational expertise, acquired from staging many major sportingevents over more than two decades.

With Qatar now considered to be thesports hub of the region, it is fully prepared to host the championship --especially given the participation of 24 teams, who will play a total of 51matches.

This (24 team) tournament, Qatarappreciates, will require the preparation of 8 to 10 stadiums to internationalspecifications, providing the best possible facilities for players, fans andpartners alike, in line with the values and global stature of the AFC Asian Cup2027.

The QFA submitted the first part ofits bid file on 26th August, followed by delivery of the second part, includingthe legal requirements on 29th October. The file incorporates all aspects ofhosting the tournament and emphasises Qatar's proven ability to stage topsporting events.