Asian Cup postponed until late 2027 due to attacks on Saudi Arabia

GMA Network - Nov 4, 2026

The Asian Cup has been postponed from early 2027 to December next year, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday following attacks on hosts Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement.

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