Asian Cup postponed due to Middle East conflict

DW3 November 2026, 11:32 UTCSaudi Arabia

The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite "exceptional circumstances" in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.

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