In January 2015, AFC general secretary Alex Soosay said that Iran and the United Arab Emirates were the only two remaining bidders for the 2019 Asian Cup, and that the eventual hosts would be announced in March 2015.
Pada Januari 2015, Sekertaris Jendral AFC Alex Soosay mengatakan bahwa Iran dan Uni Emirat Arab adalah dua penawar tersisa untuk Piala Asia AFC 2019, dan akhirnya tuan rumah akan diumukan Maret 2015.