AFC Asian Cup delayed by nearly a year due to conflict in Middle East

AFC Asian Cup postponed until Dec 2027 after recent attacks on Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur, November 3 (IANS): The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, slated to begin in January. has been postponed, as the recent attacks in the region caused "substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions," the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Asian Football Confederation…

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

SEOUL (SOUTH KOREA) : The 2027 Asian Cup soccer tournament has been delayed almost a year in the wake of recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, becoming the biggest sports event to be postponed amid the conflict in the Middle East. The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Tuesday saying…

2027 Asian cup postponed amid Middle East conflict

The Asian Football Confederation delayed the 2027 Asian Cup soccer tournament by nearly a year on Tuesday following recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia. Organizers postponed the Middle East’s biggest sports event after extensive consultations between the Asian Football Confederation and local…

2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed over safety

A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country

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…

2027 Asian Cup postponed amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 3 : The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East and security concerns in Saudi Arabia. The AFC issued a statement Tuesday saying after extensive consultations with Saudi organizers it had decided to…

AFC Asian Cup 2027 postponed: Saudi Arabia tournament shifted to Dec 2027-Jan 2028

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.

AFC Postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to December

Tournament shifted from January due to 'exceptional circumstances' in the region

Saudi Arabia postpones AFC Asian Cup amid West Asia conflict

Saudi Arabia's 2027 Asian Cup Moved To December Due To Regional Situation

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.