Saudi Organisers Say 2027 Asian Cup 'on Schedule' After Attacks
- Saudi Arabian organizers said preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup remain on schedule despite Houthi attacks and related concerns.
- The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
- Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa said officials could decide by the end of November whether to postpone the competition to 2028.
- The local organizing committee said it would monitor developments and work with the AFC and other stakeholders to ensure suitable conditions for the tournament.
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Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup 'on schedule' after attacks
[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] Saudi Arabia has expressed its stance that hosting the 2027 Asian Cup as scheduled is possible. The Saudi Asian Cup Organizing Committee released a statement via social media on the 16th (Korean time). They stated, "The Organizing Committee is continuously consulting with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and relevant authorities, and is continuing preparations to successfully host the tournament sch…
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Saudi Arabia has in recent days come under sustained attack. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The 2027 Asian Football Cup is still underway despite recent attacks in Saudi Arabia. Organizers are continuing preparations. The tournament, scheduled for January, could be postponed according to the president of the AFC, but there is still no final decision.
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Attacks on Riyadh International Airport by the pro-Iranian Houthi rebels continue. Amidst this situation, the Japanese national football team is scheduled to participate in the Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 2027. Coach Moriyasu's term ends with this tournament, but regarding the possibility of postponing the event, Reuters reports that Asian Football Confederation President Salman said, "We are not in a hurry to make…
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