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Asian Cup postponed to December 2027 due to Saudi attacks
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed by 11 months to December 2027 following attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement.
The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by 11 months following attacks on Saudi Arabia. The tournament was scheduled to begin on 7 January 2027 but will now run from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The decision follows an October attack on Riyadh's international airport by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement that killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. The AFC cited 'exceptional circumstances' including substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions. The new dates require FIFA approval.
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