This file photo was taken on Sept 9, 2022 shows the exterior view of the Lusail stadium, the main stadium of FIFA World Cup 2022, on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

DOHA - Lusail Stadium, which hosted the FIFA World Cup final last year, has been formally announced as the venue for both the opening match and the final of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, according to the local Organizing Committee on Monday.

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Qatar is gearing up to host the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 from Jan 12 to Feb 10, 2024, it confirmed.

This file photo was taken on Sept 9, 2022 shows the interior view of the Lusail stadium, the main stadium of FIFA World Cup 2022, on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

"The match schedule will see some exciting fixtures between Asia's biggest teams. Once again, our stadiums will come to life with passion and excitement, as spectators from all around the continent will make their way to Qatar for the Asian Cup," Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Local Organizing Committee, was quoted as saying in a press release.

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The competition will witness the best 24 teams from the continent clashing across nine stadiums in Qatar.