CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Qatar will become the first country to host three Asian Cups, after 1988 and 2011. Due to the high summer temperatures in the Gulf region and Qatar’s participation in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the tournament will probably be postponed from mid-2023 to early 2024.

Detailed explanation-2: -"I’m sure Saudi Arabia will host a fantastic Asian Cup,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said at the Manama congress. No dates were announced for the 2023 edition of the Asian Cup, which will be hosted by reigning champions Qatar after China withdrew because of the Covid crisis.

Detailed explanation-3: -This tournament will be held in Pakistan and will most likely get underway on September 1st, 2023.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hwaseong – Hwaseong Stadium, capacity 35,270. Incheon – Incheon Munhak Stadium, capacity 51,234; Incheon Football Stadium, capacity 19,298. Daegu – Daegu World Cup Stadium, capacity 66,422. Seoul – Seoul World Cup Stadium capacity 66,704; Seoul Olympic Stadium, capacity 69,950.