Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country.
The 2027 Asian Cup scheduled for Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to a series of deadly attacks on the host nation. Originally set to take place from January 7th to February 5th, the tournament has been rescheduled to run from December 23rd, 2027 to January 21st, 2028. In October, a missile strike by Yemen's Houthi movement on Riyadh's airport resulted in 13 fatalities and over 300 injuries.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) cited exceptional circumstances arising from regional developments, including logistical challenges and travel disruptions, as the reason for the rescheduling. The AFC added that the new dates will be presented to FIFA for approval. Several events in Saudi Arabia have also been canceled, including the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition, which was set to take place in Riyadh.
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