Both the FIFA and the Asian Football Confederations have officially decided to postpone all the joint Asian qualifying matches to the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup Finals that were scheduled for this March and June until further notice, knowing that the national team was scheduled to meet both the Malaysia and Indonesia teams This month, while Thailand and Vietnam are also scheduled to meet next June.
Today, the Asian Football Confederation addressed all member national federations about the decision that was taken because of the current health conditions, which make it difficult to travel between countries and travel to them, which hinders the smooth hosting and organization of matches.
The AFC clarified in its speech that it opened the way for member national federations to organize their matches on time after agreement between the two parties and address the Asian and international federations for approval provided that all safety and health safety measures are provided to all parties.
The continental union set March 3 this deadline to submit the request to hold matches scheduled for March on time, provided that the request contains a written agreement between the two federations concerned to agree to play matches, and the date of May 3 to deliver the same request in relation to the June matches.
The AFC, in association with the FIFA, will follow up on the current health situation and inform member associations of any immediate developments, or any amendment to the announced decision, confirming the priority of public health and safety of all members of the sports community.