Srinagar, Dec. 6 -- Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2027 Football Asian Cup after India withdrew its bid.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee shortlisted bids from India and Saudi Arabia in October after Qatar pulled out of the process following their successful bid to host the 2023 edition in place of original hosts China.

The bid from the Saudi federation (SAFF) will be the only one presented to the AFC Congress in February next year when they meet in Bahrain to decide on the host.

Hosting the tournament would give the country's football fans more cause to celebrate, coming after their memorable 2-1 win over Argentina in the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar.

All India Football Federation (AIFF) cited a need t...