November 3, 2026
The Asian Football Confederation announced today, Tuesday, the postponement of the Asian Cup finals, which were scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the coming months of January and February, to be held in December 2027, due to the current situation in the Middle East region.
The Federation explained in an official statement that the Asian Cup Organizing Committee had agreed to reschedule the continental championship for national teams, and this decision came in light of the current exceptional circumstances and security and political developments in the region.
The statement indicated that these developments have created major logistical complications and clear travel disruptions, indicating that these new dates for the tournament will be submitted to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to obtain official approval.
