{
  "id": 17822180,
  "title": "AFC considering postponing Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to next year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/afc-considering-postponing-asian-cup-in-saudi-arabia-to-next-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:23:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/2djcmfusg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Asian Football Confederation is mulling a proposal to postpone the Asian Cup, originally scheduled in Saudi Arabia, to the following year, sources within the confederation reveal. The final decision on this matter is anticipated to be made this week, according to information provided by sports journalist Abdullah Al-Hanayan on the Malaeb program, broadcast on Al Arabiya FM with Faisal Al-Jafn. Al-Hanayan mentioned that while AFC officials have expressed admiration for Saudi Arabia's preparations to host the tournament, including the development of facilities and logistical arrangements necessary for such a large-scale event, the final decision on postponement is still under review. If the decision favors postponement, the tournament is expected to still be held in the Kingdom next season.",
  "summary": "The Asian Football Confederation is weighing a proposal to delay the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to next season, with a decision expected this week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}