Dakar Rally 2027 moved out of Saudi Arabia amid conflict in Middle East
Organisers of January's off-road race say it will be relocated due to recent developments in the region.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia as originally scheduled. The tournament will commence on January 7, with Saudi Arabia facing Palestine at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh. The 24-team continental championship will conclude on February 5, featuring matches at eight venues across three cities - Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar.
The UAE will begin their Asian Cup campaign against Vietnam on January 11, followed by matches against Yemen and South Korea. Defending champions Qatar will kick off their title defense against Thailand on the same day as the UAE's match against South Korea. The knockout rounds will commence on January 22. This will be Saudi Arabia's first time hosting the Asian Cup, seven years before they host the 2034 World Cup.
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