# Saudi Arabia confirms January 2027 Asian Cup start despite attacks

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 09:52 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/26/saudi-arabia-confirms-january-start-for-asian-cup-2027-despite-attacks?traffic_source=rss

> Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Cup in January and February 2027 as scheduled. The tournament opens on January 7 in Riyadh, with the hosts playing Palestine, according to the schedule announced by the AFC. Security concerns in the region persist among participating federations.