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Asian Cup postponed, F1 races in jeopardy amid Middle East conflict

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Asian Cup postponed, F1 races in jeopardy amid Middle East conflict

Summary

The 2027 Asian Cup has been postponed due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, now scheduled for 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. Concerns over missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement have led to this delay, affecting other sports as well. The Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi face uncertainty, following earlier cancellations of events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this year. The Saudi Pro League continues operations, though this weekend's fixtures are off, and player travel is impacted by safety concerns. Observers await updates regarding future events.

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BBC Sport

Key Details

•2027 Asian Cup delayed to December 2027.
•F1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are uncertain.
•Saudi Pro League cancels this weekend's fixtures.
•Iran-US tensions previously led to F1 race cancellations.
•Travel issues affect star players in the region.

Latest Updates

4:01 PMBBC Sport — How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict

What they're saying

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BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
— BBC Sport

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