AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 postponed to December 2027

Riyadh, Nov 3 (UNI) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from its original dates of January 7 to February 5, 2027, to December 23, 2027, through January 21, 2028. In a statement, the AFC said the decision was made following consultations with the tournament's Local Organizing Committee and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The AFC said the rescheduling was approved in light of exceptional circumstances arising from regional developments, including significant logistical challenges and travel disruptions, according to Xinhua. The new tournament dates will be submitted to FIFA…