World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers postponed to next year2Photo© indianexpress.com

World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers postponed to next year

, 8 news, a view

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed all men’s qualifiers scheduled in October and November for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup.

The AFC and FIFA issued a joint statement Wednesday saying the delay is to protect the health and safety of all participants during the Covid-19 pandemic. The games will be rescheduled in 2021.

Domestic leagues have resumed in China, South Korea, Japan and Australia but under strict health protocols.