AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East
Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December
New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
After a month of speculation following the airport attack on Riyadh’s international airport, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament had been pushed back 11 months.
The rescheduled tournament is expected to kick off in the 2027 Christmas break with a 23 December start date leading up to a 21 January 2028 final.
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