AFC: 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed by a year due to Middle East conflict

News Tank Football - Paris - News #459383 - Published on 03/11/26 at 11:00
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The 2027 Asian Cup, which is being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time and was originally scheduled to take place from 7 January to 5 February 2027, will now be held from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028, the Asian Football Confederation announced on 3 November 2026.

The decision was taken "after extensive discussions and in close consultation" between the Asian confederation, the local organising committee and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), in light of the "exceptional circumstances linked to the evolving situation in the region, including significant logistical complexities and travel disruptions."

Saudi Arabia has been targeted by several strikes from Yemen’s Houthis and from Iran. One attack, at the airport in Riyadh, the kingdom’s capital, left at least 12 dead…

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