Saudi Arabia won their third AFC Asian Cup title by defeating hosts UAE in the 1996 final held in Abu Dhabi.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 11th AFC Asian Cup
- Host country
- United Arab Emirates
- Tournament dates
- 4–21 December 1996
- Champion
- Saudi Arabia
- Runner-up
- United Arab Emirates
- Organiser
- Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The AFC Asian Cup is held every four years to determine the continental champion of men's football in Asia. The 1996 edition was awarded to the United Arab Emirates as host, continuing the quadrennial cycle organised by the Asian Football Confederation.
The 11th AFC Asian Cup finals took place in the United Arab Emirates from 4 to 21 December 1996. Saudi Arabia won the tournament by defeating the host nation, the United Arab Emirates, in the final match played in Abu Dhabi.
As tournament winners, Saudi Arabia qualified automatically for the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup as a host nation, while runners-up United Arab Emirates were awarded the AFC's berth in that competition in their place, representing the confederation on the world stage.