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International Football - Asian Cup
Most Tournaments Hosted
This list features the nations that have hosted the most tournaments in the history of the Asian Cup.
RANK | NATION | HOSTED | YEARS |
1 | Qatar | 3 | 1988, 2011, 2023 |
2 | Iran | 2 | 1968, 1976 |
3 | Thailand | 2 | 1972, 2007 |
4 | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1996, 2019 |
5 | Hong Kong | 1 | 1956 |
6 | South Korea | 1 | 1960 |
7 | Israel | 1 | 1964 |
8 | Kuwait | 1 | 1980 |
9 | Singapore | 1 | 1984 |
10 | Japan | 1 | 1992 |
11 | Lebanon | 1 | 2000 |
12 | China | 1 | 2004 |
13 | Indonesia | 1 | 2007 |
14 | Malaysia | 1 | 2007 |
15 | Vietnam | 1 | 2007 |
16 | Australia | 1 | 2015 |
17 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | (2027) |
References
TopendSports. (n.d.). AFC Asian Cup Host Countries. Available at: https://www.topendsports.com/events/soccer/football-asian-cup/hosts/index.htm (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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