Japan Football Association dampens talk of 2023 Asian Cup bid

Qatar lifts the Asian Cup trophy following their victory over Japan in the 2019 final (by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)
Qatar lifts the Asian Cup trophy following their victory over Japan in the 2019 final (by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

The technical director of the Japan Football Association (JFA) has said there is “little chance” of the association making a late bid for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup before the deadline tomorrow (Friday).

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