AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia by 11 months
The Asian Football Confederation said on Tuesday that the tournament will now start on December 23, 2027, with the final on January 21, 2028. The delay follows an attack on Riyadh's airport, and Fifa must still approve the new dates.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia because of the conflict in the Middle East, The Guardian reported. The AFC confirmed the 11-month delay on Tuesday. The decision ended a month of speculation after an attack on Riyadh's international airport. The tournament was due to start on January 7, 2027. It is now expected to kick off on December 23, 2027, during the Christmas break. The final would be played on January 21, 2028. Fifa must still approve the new dates, which fall in one of the busiest periods of European club football. In a statement, the AFC said its organising committee approved the change because of "exceptional circumstances" in the region. It cited substantial logistical problems and travel disruption. The AFC…
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