Sheikh Al-Yousef: Kuwait submits bid to host 2028 Futsal Asian Cup

10/09/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 10: Kuwait has officially submitted its bid to host the 2028 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef said.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from Jan. 25 to Feb. 6, 2028, and will also serve as a qualifier for the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Sheikh Al-Yousef said Kuwait has valuable experience in hosting the continental competition, having staged the 2022 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

He added that an AFC delegation is expected to visit Kuwait at the end of September to inspect the sports facilities and venues proposed to host the tournament.

Sheikh Al-Yousef also praised Kuwait's sporting community, saying Kuwaiti youth have demonstrated their ability to organize major international events and matches. He cited the recent hosting of the French Super Cup and the Gulf Cup as examples of Kuwait's organizational capabilities.