US EditionAsian Cup Draw Set for May 9 After Middle East Conflict Delay
The AFC moved the draw to allow full participation as 23 of 24 teams are already confirmed and the final berth will be decided June 4.
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Asian Cup draw set for May 9
The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for May 9 in Riyadh after escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted sporting calendars across the region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. The draw was originally scheduled for April 11 but will now take place at the historic At-Turaif District in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The AFC said the postponement was made to ensure the full par…
Asian Cup draw set for May 9 after Middle East conflict delay
The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for May 9 in Riyadh after the conflict in the Middle East disrupted regional sporting events, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Asian Football Federation set a date for the 2027 Asian Cup in Al-Tarif, Saudi Arabia, with the participation of the Iraqi electorate. The drawing ceremony is scheduled to be transmitted directly through the news beIN SPORTS, along with eight additional channels, to allow for the follow-up of the event to the masses. The event takes place at the historic shield site, giving the drawing a special character consistent …
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