Saudi Arabia confirms Asian Cup plans continue amid security concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:53 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia remains committed to hosting the Asian Cup in January 2027, despite recent attacks by Houthi rebels. Preparations are reportedly on schedule, although the recent violence has led to the postponement of the Saudi International golf event and Australia’s withdrawal from the urban cycling World Championships. The local organizing committee insists all venues and services are being developed as planned. AFC chief Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa mentioned potential postponement of the tournament until 2028, but the LOC maintains its original timeline.
- •Asian Cup scheduled from January 7 to February 5, 2027.
- •Houthi attacks have affected several sporting events in Saudi Arabia.
- •Asian International golf tournament postponed due to security assessments.
- •Australia withdrew from upcoming cycling championships over safety concerns.
- •Saudi government continues to monitor and ensure safety for the tournament.
- 9:49 AMESPN Soccer — Saudi Arabia insists Asian Cup remains on track despite Houthi attacks
- 8:36 AMYahoo Sports — Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed
"Saudi Arabia has insisted that preparations for next January's Asian Cup remain on schedule despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni-based Houthi rebels.
"Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf’s Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerOct 16, 2026, 9:49 AMSaudi Arabia insists Asian Cup remains on track despite Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia has insisted that preparations for next January's Asian Cup remain on schedule despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni-based Houthi rebels.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:36 AMAsian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed
Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf’s Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- LPGA•Oct 16, 2026, 10:27 AMHye-Jin Choi takes 1st-round lead at the Shanghai LPGA event
Golf•Oct 16, 2026, 3:02 AMHurricanes golfer Trump, President's granddaughter, has wrist surgery
LIV Golf•Oct 16, 2026, 2:53 AMAsian Tour Postpones $5M Finale Amid Saudi Tensions- Golf•Oct 16, 2026, 2:44 AM‘Tightest golf course I've ever played': Pros face suffocating test this week
PGA Tour•Oct 15, 2026, 9:30 PMKevin Kisner questions ‘hilarious’ comment Rory McIlroy made about the DP World India Championship, ‘give me a break’
Golf•Oct 15, 2026, 9:29 PMBoys golf - Check out the OCIAA, MHAL tournament results
