# Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-15 10:44 UTC
- Sports
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> The Asian Football Confederation says the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be moved to 2028 if necessary, though it is monitoring events and the schedule remains unchanged. The tournament is due to start on January 7 amid sustained Houthi attacks on the kingdom.