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Asian Cup Organizers Set Kickoff Times and Detailed Schedule for the 2027 Tournament in Saudi Arabia
The 24-team tournament will run through Feb. 5, with the final also set in Riyadh and organizers citing broadcast and fan-arrangement needs.
- On Monday, the Asia Football Confederation announced the 2027 AFC Asian Cup schedule, confirming that host Saudi Arabia will kick off the tournament against Palestine on January 7 at Riyadh's King Fahd Sports City Stadium.
- Organizers released the finalized schedule to reassure federations that planning remains on track despite regional hostilities, with spokesman Muhammed Q. Alghamdi stating, "daily life is ongoing in Saudi Arabia."
- Spanning 51 matches across eight venues, the monthlong championship features 24 teams playing in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Khobar, with the final on February 5 at the 72,000-seat King Fahd Sports City Stadium.
- Defending champions Qatar begin their title defense against Thailand on January 11, while Japan opens its campaign against Indonesia the same day.
- The tournament faces heightened scrutiny following the cancellation of other international events in Saudi Arabia, including the WTA Finals and a BMX cycling qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Saudi Arabia to kick off 2027 Asian Cup against Palestine in Riyadh
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Asian Cup organizers set kickoff times and detailed schedule for the 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia – WTOP News
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Asian Cup organizers released the kickoff times and finalized schedule Monday for the 2027 tournament in another move aimed at ass
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