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Asian Cup postponed to December 2027 over Middle East conflict
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from January to December following Houthi attacks on the host nation.
The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup from January and February to December 2027 and January 2028 due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The tournament was originally scheduled to run from 7 January to 5 February 2027, but will now take place from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The decision follows a missile attack on Riyadh's international airport in October that killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement claiming responsibility. The AFC cited 'exceptional circumstances' and 'substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions' as reasons for the postponement. The new dates require FIFA approval. Several other sporting events in Saudi Arabia have also been affected, including the relocation of the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition.
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