# Asian Cup postponed after attacks on Saudi Arabia

https://mins.news/en/item/126701

- BBC News, 2026-11-03 07:15 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y0e79yjg44o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed after a series of deadly attacks on the host country. It will now run from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The AFC cited exceptional regional circumstances, including logistical complications and travel disruption, and said the new dates would be submitted to FIFA for approval.

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