Saudi Arabia give in to proposal to host AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Yasser Al-Misehal said that holding this tournament opens new prospects for women’s football in the Kingdom and the region.

The Saudi delegation submitting the proposal included Saudi national team assistant coach Dana Rajab, and Saudi national team and Al-Shabab player Raghad Helmi.

Saudi Arabia is opposing with Jordan, Australia, and Uzbekistan to host the event. The AFC is planned to make the decision in 2023.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 is estimated to build on the solid basics of the tournament’s celebrated legacy.

Expanded from eight to 12 teams, not only was the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 the biggest-ever edition in nearly two decades, but it was also organized by the largest-ever women’s delegation.