2027 Asian Cup Postponed After Deadly Attacks In Saudi Arabia

The Asian Football Confederation has rescheduled the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, moving the 24-nation tournament from its original 7 January–5 February slot to 23 December 2027–21 January 2028.
The AFC said the change was made because of exceptional regional circumstances, including significant logistical problems and travel disruption. It said the revised dates would be submitted to Fifa for approval.
The decision follows deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an October missile strike by Yemen’s Houthi movement on Riyadh airport that killed 13 people and injured more than 300.
Several other events in Saudi Arabia have recently been called off or delayed, including the Six K...