# AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup over Middle East conflict

https://mins.news/en/item/126653

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-03 06:59 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4kwC1bz

> The AFC plans to stage its 2027 competition nearly a year later than scheduled, linking the change to safety worries in Saudi Arabia and fighting across the Middle East.

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