Asian Cup 2027 Rescheduled Amid Saudi Security Concerns
The Asian Football Confederation has announced the postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup, originally scheduled for 7 January to 5 February, to new dates of 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. This decision was made due to exceptional regional circumstances, including significant logistical problems and travel disruptions following deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Notably, an October missile strike by Yemen’s Houthi movement on Riyadh airport resulted in 13 fatalities and over 300 injuries. The AFC will submit the revised dates to FIFA for approval.
This marks the second consecutive postponement of the Asian Cup, as the 2023 edition was also moved to 2024 and relocated from China to Qatar due to the Covid pandemic. The new schedule means that Premier League clubs will not lose Asian players during the current season, affecting several Japanese players and others from Uzbekistan and Australia who were expected to participate.
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