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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security
Reported by 37 outlets in the past day.
What happened
The Asian Football Confederation cited “exceptional circumstances” and travel disruptions in moving the tournament from January 2027 to late December, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia forced the Dakar Rally and the WTA Finals to be cancelled or relocated. Euronews ↗
Also reported
The 24-team tournament will now take place from Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028. The Japan Times ↗
Sources
- Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security Euronews
- Asian Cup postponed until December 2027 due to Saudi Arabia unrest The Japan Times
- Asian Cup postponed until late 2027 due to attacks on Saudi Arabia Reuters
- Asian Football Confederation postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia ESPN
- Important update on AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
- AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict Al Jazeera