Saudi Arabia postpones 2027 Asian Cup soccer tournament
World · 3 November 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
The Asian Football Confederation has moved the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to later dates. The tournament was planned for January to February 2027. It will now run from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028.
The change follows a missile attack on Riyadh's airport in October 2026. Yemen's Houthi movement carried out the attack, which killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. The AFC said the new dates were necessary because of travel problems and logistical difficulties in the region.
Other sporting events in Saudi Arabia have also been cancelled recently, including a tennis exhibition called the Six Kings Slam. The new tournament dates still need approval from FIFA.