AFC Postpones 2027 Asian Cup to December Over Security Issues
The 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally scheduled from 7 January to 5 February 2027 in Saudi Arabia, has been postponed to 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028 due to security concerns and logistical challenges stemming from recent deadly attacks in the region. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed this decision, citing exceptional circumstances, including significant travel disruptions and logistical complexities.
The AFC plans to submit the revised dates to FIFA for approval. This postponement follows a missile strike by Yemen's Houthi movement on Riyadh's airport in October, which resulted in 13 fatalities and over 300 injuries.
The change in dates will impact clubs with players eligible for international duty during the original tournament window. The postponement marks the second consecutive disruption of the Asian Cup schedule, as the 2023 tournament was moved from China to Qatar and held in 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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