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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia may be postponed amid security concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:41 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia may be postponed amid security concerns

Summary

The Asian Cup, set to start in January 2027 in Saudi Arabia, could be pushed to 2028 due to escalating security issues from recent Houthi attacks. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa indicated there is no urgency to decide, stating they will monitor the situation into November. Meanwhile, safety concerns have been raised by Australia and the Korea Professional Footballers Association regarding the tournament and the ongoing military tensions in the region. Several sporting events in Saudi Arabia have already been affected, including domestic football matches and an exhibition tennis tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Asian Cup scheduled in January 2027 could move to 2028.
•Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia lead to security concerns.
•AFC president states decision deadline is end of November.
•Australia and South Korean players express safety worries.
•Recent events in Saudi football postponed due to security issues.

Latest Updates

8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed but 'no hurry' to decide: AFC

What they're saying

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The Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia could be moved back a year to 2028 "if we need to", the continent's top football official said, following a series of Houthi attacks on the country."If we need to make a decision then we will, but we could move back a year to 2028 if we need to.
— Yahoo Sports

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