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.
— The Guardian — Football, publisher's words · Read the original ↗
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7 outlets · first-seen order- +0 min
The Guardian — FootballEN · GBBroke it
AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East
- +30 min
SportcalEN · GBRepeats
- +43 min
KEEPUPEN · AUOwn reporting
2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia officially POSTPONED due to security concerns
- +55 min
ColiseumEN · DEOwn reporting
Saudi Arabia 2027 AFC Asian Cup rescheduled over Houthi conflict
- +6 h 59 min
Sportsnet SoccerEN · CARepeats
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed due to conflict in Middle East
- +7 h 36 min
Daily Mail FootballEN · GBOwn reporting
- +8 h 31 min
BBC Sport — FootballEN · GBOwn reporting
How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict
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