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Asian Cup postponed due to unrest in Saudi Arabia

ABC News Australia3 November 2026, 06:24 UTCSaudi Arabia

The men's Asian Cup, in which the Socceroos are among the heavy favourites, has been postponed until December 2027 due to unrest in the host nation, Saudi Arabia.

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