AFC Announces Postponement of Asian Cup to December 2027
The Asian Football Confederation announced the postponement of the Asian Cup matches, originally scheduled in Saudi Arabia, to the period from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028, in coordination with the local committee and the Saudi Football Federation.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a change to the schedule for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, with the tournament now set to take place from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028, in coordination with the local organizing committee and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The competition was previously scheduled to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027, before the decision to postpone it to the new dates. The organizing committee indicated that preparations and coordination with the AFC and all relevant parties are ongoing to ensure the delivery of an exceptional tournament befitting the Kingdom’s status and the aspirations of Asian fans.
