Saudi Arabia confirms January start for Asian Cup 2027 despite attacks
- Asian Cup 2027 to kick off on January 7 with hosts Saudi Arabia facing Palestine in Riyadh as AFC announces schedule.
- Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in January and February despite recent doubts surrounding the tournament’s schedule due to ongoing attacks on the country and wider regional unrest.
- The continental championship will get under way on January 7 in Riyadh, where the hosts will take on Palestine in a Group A fixture, according to the tournament schedule announced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday.
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- Asian Cup 2027 to kick off on January 7 with hosts Saudi Arabia facing Palestine in Riyadh as AFC announces schedule.
- Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in January and February despite recent doubts surrounding the tournament’s schedule due to ongoing attacks on the country and wider regional unrest.
- The continental championship will get under way on January 7 in Riyadh, where the hosts will take on Palestine in a Group A fixture, according to the tournament schedule announced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday.
Sources: Al Jazeera