South Korea in the 5-way fight against the Asian trophy of football and end a 61-year-old hosting series

South Korea's decision to enter the race of the ASIAN Cup 2031 of football will develop a tender battle between the eastern power pack and the influential Gulf States for the first time since 1960.

The Koreans announced their offer on Friday and confirmed the remarks by the Korea soccer bond Chung Myung-Gyu before his re-election that the country would again make an effort to regain rights that have been deprived of it for decades.

The deadline for expressions of interest on Friday evening and the administration of Chung, which was recently exposed to a scandal on the appointment of coaches of the national team, faces a five-way fight for hosting rights.

South Korea's last offer came a failed attempt to organize the final in 2023 as a replacement host when China retired and lost to Qatar, which was carried out in early 2024.

With the United Arab Emirates who organize the 2019 edition and Saudi Arabia, they organize the next tournament in 2027, the view of four consecutive finals in the Middle East.