Asian Football Confederation postpones 2027 Asian Cup amid West Asia conflict

Published 04 Nov 2026, 04:03 IST

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AFC said that after consultations with Saudi organisers, it had decided to push the start of its marquee continental championship back from Jan. 7 to Dec. 23.

— Hindustan Times
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Author: JOHN DUERDEN 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…

— The Pioneer

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Author: JOHN DUERDEN 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…

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Asian Football Confederation postpones 2027 Asian Cup amid West Asia conflict

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

AFC said that after consultations with Saudi organisers, it had decided to push the start of its marquee continental championship back from Jan. 7 to Dec. 23.

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