| HOST COUNTRY - QATAR |
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Qatar might be a tiny country on the world map but punches well above its weight when it comes to sporting endeavours. With new facilities and stadia specially built for the AFC Asian Cup 2011, it's on the brink of greatness. |
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| HISTORY |
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| From its humble beginnings in 1956, the AFC Asian Cup has developed into the continent’s premier football tournament, bringing together the top national teams from the length and breadth of Asia to compete. |
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| EVENT INFORMATION |
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| Sixteen teams will contest the final rounds of the AFC Asian Cup 2011, which will be hosted by Qatar. The final competition will see 10 countries becoming eligible through a qualifying competition which runs through January 2009 to March 2010. |
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