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Asian Football Confederation postpones 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in Middle East

Asian Football Confederation postpones 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in Middle East

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  • left · 3 outlets

    The AFC has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia by 11 months to Dec 23, 2027 - Jan 21, 2028 amid regional security and travel concerns.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 6 outlets

    KUALA LAMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East and recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The AFC issued a statement Tuesday saying after extensive consultations with…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 2 outlets

    The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the continent's governing body said on Tuesday.

    — NDTV

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KUALA LAMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East and recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The AFC issued a statement Tuesday saying after extensive consultations with…

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Asian Football Confederation postpones 2027 Asian Cup because of conflict in Middle East

KUALA LAMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East and recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The AFC issued a statement Tuesday saying after extensive consultations with…

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