Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia postponed until December amid regional security concerns
The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, moving the tournament from January to December 2027 because of regional conflict and disruption linked to attacks on the host country. The 24-team competition, which had been due to begin in Riyadh on 7 January 2027, will now start on 23 December 2027 and finish on 21 January 2028. The decision affects one of Asia's biggest football tournaments and comes after weeks of uncertainty over whether the event could proceed as planned.The AFC said the change followed extensive discussions with the Local Organising Committee for the AFC... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 08:02 LONDON
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