Players raise concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Players are expressing apprehension regarding the 2027 Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia. Recent missile strikes by the Houthis on Riyadh's international airport have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting scrutiny from the global players' union Fifpro. As Asia's elite men's footballers prepare to travel to the conflict-affected region, officials are closely monitoring the evolving situation. The tournament will utilize five venues across Riyadh.
- •2027 Asian Cup is set to start in January.
- •Missile strikes in Riyadh have killed over a dozen people.
- •Fifpro is monitoring the situation closely.
- •Tournament will take place in five venues across Riyadh.
- 6:13 AMESPN Soccer — Saudi attacks raise fresh concerns over Asian Cup
- 4:46 AMThe Guardian Sport — Players express concern over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh
"Situation is being monitored by global players’ union Fifpro Tournament is due to kick off in January with five venues in Riyadh Asia’s elite men’s footballers are on edge as they prepare to travel to conflict-affected Saudi Arabia for January’s Asian Cup. Multiple missile strikes by the Houthis on Riyadh’s international airport in recent days have killed more than a dozen people and wounded hundreds. Continue reading...
"Football Australia is closely monitoring the fall-out from air strikes on Riyadh's international airport as doubts grow over whether next January's Asian Cup will still take place in Saudi Arabia.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerOct 13, 2026, 6:13 AMSaudi attacks raise fresh concerns over Asian Cup
Football Australia is closely monitoring the fall-out from air strikes on Riyadh's international airport as doubts grow over whether next January's Asian Cup will still take place in Saudi Arabia.
- The Guardian SportOct 13, 2026, 4:46 AMPlayers express concern over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh
Situation is being monitored by global players’ union Fifpro Tournament is due to kick off in January with five venues in Riyadh Asia’s elite men’s footballers are on edge as they prepare to travel to conflict-affected Saudi Arabia for January’s Asian Cup. Multiple missile strikes by the Houthis on Riyadh’s international airport in recent days have killed more than a dozen people and wounded hundreds. Continue reading...
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