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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia Could Be Postponed but 'No Hurry' to Decide: AFC
The AFC says it can wait until the end of November, with a one-year delay possible if safety concerns worsen.
- The Asian Football Confederation is considering delaying the 2027 AFC Asian Cup by 12 months to 2028, following escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, where the tournament is scheduled to begin January 7.
- Increasing Houthi attacks on the kingdom include a Saturday strike on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least 13 people, plus strikes on Aramco headquarters, raising serious questions about tournament viability.
- Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said on Wednesday there is "no hurry to make a decision," telling reporters in Zurich the organization will wait until the end of November.
- South Korean players union representatives expressed "serious concern regarding the safety of all players" on Thursday, while Australia said it is "closely monitoring" the situation in Saudi Arabia.
- Football Australia believes postponement is the "most likely scenario," creating uncertainty for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic, whose short-term contract expires at the tournament's conclusion rather than automatically extending if rescheduled.
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Attacks by the Huthi militia and other cancellations raise questions about the safety of sports events in Saudi Arabia. Nevertheless, the Asia Cup should take place as planned - but for how long?
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saarbruecker-zeitung.deAttacks by the Huthi militia and other cancellations raise questions about the safety of sports events in Saudi Arabia. Nevertheless, the Asia Cup should take place as planned - but for how long?
Despite deadly airport attack, organizers insist Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia on schedule
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia stays on track as safety fears grow amid Middle East conflict
Asian Cup organizers have confirmed that plans for the continental soccer tournament in Saudi Arabia remain on track despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East
·Washington, United States
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