### [2026-11-3](/feed/2026/11/3/index.md)

##### 2027 AFC Asian Cup
# In association football, the Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January 2027 to January 2028, citing security concerns and travel disruptions following Houthi attacks on the country. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261103-asian-cup-latest-event-in-saudi-arabia-to-be-postponed-over-safety)

### Changes:

1. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) postpones the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January–February 2027 to December 2027–January 2028, citing security concerns and travel disruptions following Houthi attacks on the country.  _2026-11-03 14:20:15 (First version)_
1. In association football, the Asian Football Confederation postpones the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January 2027 to January 2028, citing security concerns and travel disruptions following Houthi attacks on the country.  _(Current version)_

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