Saudi Arabia football fans
Saudi Arabia fans. The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup due to the conflict in the Middle East. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters
Saudi Arabia fans. The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup due to the conflict in the Middle East. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters
AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East

  • Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December

  • New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa