OUR
VISION

FOR THE AFC ASIAN CUP 2027
Football in Asia is on the rise! With anticipation building towards the 2023 Asian Cup, now is the time for all of Asian football to benefit from the positive momentum being created.
By bringing the AFC Asian Cup 2027 to Saudi Arabia for the first-time ever, is the opportunity to ensure that this momentum is not only carried forward but that it is renewed and expanded to include each and every football association across Asia. An AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia will be much more than a football tournament; it will be the next step forward for Asian football, creating a strong legacy for all.
OUR
MISSION
#ForwardForAsia

experience
The AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia will benefit from our renewed focus on innovation and state-of-the-art technology blended with our long history of premium hospitality in an exciting and transforming country.
We want to stage a next generation football tournament, which will set standards for future football AFC tournaments delivering a football experience like never before for millions of spectators from all over Asia.
Exchange
An AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia will be the opportunity for all football associations in Asia to benefit from our proud history of footballing success and commitment to football development at the highest level.
We want to use the tournament to exchange with and involve every AFC Member Association both in the tournament’s organisation and our proven development programmes, providing every corner of Asia with the tools they need to grow the game.
Expansion
Bringing the AFC Asian Cup to Saudi Arabia for the first-time ever in 2027, Asian football has the unique opportunity to enter a new, prosperous market in an established and stable economy.
We will use our strong network to build long-lasting relationships that will benefit all of Asian football, bringing new resources and opportunities to further expand and move Asian football forward.
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Saudi Arabian Football Federation
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) is the governing body for football across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, responsible for overseeing the growth of the beautiful game at the elite and grassroots level.