The AFC Asian Cup is postponed to 2027 due to safety concerns in the Middle East
The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from January to December 2027, running from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028.
- The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December.
- The Organising Committee for AFC Asian Cup approved rescheduling the tournament due to regional developments.
- The tournament, originally scheduled for January and February 2027, will now run from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028.
- The Asian Football Confederation cited substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions.
- An attack on Riyadh International Airport in October resulted in at least 12 fatalities.
- The Asian Football Confederation will submit new dates to FIFA for approval.
- The Korea Professional Footballers Association president stated that no tournament's value can take precedence over safety.
- The tournament was planned to feature 24 national teams.
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