FIFAe finals in Saudi Arabia postponed amid attacks
The decision follows an assessment of recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements required to stage the tournament.
FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026 in Jeddah, originally scheduled for October 16 to 25, due to recent attacks on Saudi Arabia. The latest attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday left at least 12 dead and over 300 wounded, with the Houthi movement claiming responsibility. The tournament's organizers assessed the impact of these developments on logistical arrangements and decided to postpone the event.
Japan and Brazil withdrew their esports teams following the situation assessment. The security uncertainty has affected other sporting events in the kingdom, including the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament and the Asian Tour's Saudi International golf event. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) remains open to delaying the Asian Cup, originally set for January 7 next year, if necessary.
The Korean Football Association (KFA) is in communication with the AFC, monitoring the situation in Saudi Arabia and planning to discuss further developments.
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