Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security

EuroNews3 November 2026, 10:43 UTCSaudi Arabia

The Asian Football Confederation cited “exceptional circumstances” and travel disruptions in moving the tournament from January 2027 to late December, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia forced the Dakar Rally and the WTA Finals to be cancelled or relocated.

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