AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East

• Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December

• New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa

The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.

After a month of speculation following the airport attack on Riyadh’s international airport, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament had been pushed back 11 months.

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