AFC Media Release 43/2019: AFC congratulates AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 semi-finalists

        MEDIA RELEASE
January 26, 2019
43/2019
 
AFC congratulates AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 semi-finalists
 

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) family would like to congratulate the four teams – Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates – for reaching the semi-final stage of the competition. It has been a magnificent display of football and fair play, showcasing to the world how to bring Asia together.

We commend all members of the Asian football family, the teams, the fans, the media for continuing to elevate the spirit of the game on the field of play with respect, tolerance and unity.

The AFC invites all stakeholders to continue captivating the world through the beautiful game, which is being played with dignity on the football field.


About the AFC Asian Cup:
 
The AFC Asian Cup is the pinnacle international team tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) every four years to determine the champion of Asia. The competition is the second-oldest continental football championship (after the Copa America) and was first held in 1956. The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 expands the number of participating nations from 16 to 24, making it the biggest tournament ever.
 
The 2019 tournament will be the second time the UAE has hosted the event, after successfully staging the finals in 1996. The Asian Cup UAE 2019 runs from 5 January to 1 February 2019, with 51 matches being played in eight world class stadiums located across four host cities - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
 
Match schedules and tickets for purchase are available on www.the-AFC.com. For group ticket packages contact groups@asiancup19.ae.
 
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