Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia
BBC Sport's headline. Reported by BBC Sport, The Japan Times, ABC News (Australia), Yonhap News, BBC News World, Financial Times World and 3 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Japan Times, the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed until December 2027, with the 24-team tournament now set for Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028. Al-Monitor reported the postponement from January to December was due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, as announced by the continent's governing body on Tuesday. The BBC reported the postponement follows a series of deadly attacks on the host country. ABC News (Australia) attributed the move to unrest in Saudi Arabia, noting the Socceroos are among the favourites. Al-Monitor also reported that several sports events in Saudi Arabia have recently been cancelled or postponed. The sources do not provide further detail on the nature of the attacks or unrest.
Key points
- The Japan Times reported the 24-team tournament will now run from Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028.
- Al-Monitor reported the continent's governing body announced the postponement on Tuesday.
- The BBC reported the postponement follows a series of deadly attacks on the host country.
- ABC News (Australia) reported the men's Asian Cup, with the Socceroos among the favourites, has been postponed until December 2027.
What we know
- The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from January to December, according to Al-Monitor and The Japan Times.
- The tournament is now set for Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028, according to The Japan Times.
- The continent's governing body announced the postponement on Tuesday, according to Al-Monitor.
- A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks, according to Al-Monitor.
What happens next
- The tournament is set to take place from Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028, according to The Japan Times.
Sources differ: The sources differ on the cause, with the BBC citing deadly attacks while ABC News (Australia) cites unrest and Al-Monitor cites "exceptional circumstances".
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Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia. According to The Japan Times, the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed until December 2027, with the 24-team tournament now set for Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028. Al-Monitor reported the postponement from January to December was due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, as announced by the continent's governing body on Tuesday. The BBC reported the postponement follows a series of deadly attacks on the host country. ABC News (Australia) attributed the move to unrest in Saudi Arabia, noting the Socceroos are among the favourites. Al-Monitor also reported that several sports events in Saudi Arabia have recently been cancelled or postponed. The sources do not provide further detail on the nature of the attacks or unrest. Covered by 9 publications. BBC Sport: Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Japan Times: Asian Cup postponed until December 2027 due to Saudi Arabia unrest. ABC News (Australia): Asian Cup postponed due to unrest in Saudi Arabia. Yonhap News: Asian Cup football tournament postponed due to attacks on Saudi Arabia. BBC News World: Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia. Financial Times World: Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed. Al-Monitor: Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over safety. Euronews: Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security. The Korea Herald: Asian Cup football tournament postponed due to attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Who is covering it
- BBC Sport United Kingdom Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country. 4 h ago · Tier 1
- The Japan Times Japan Asian Cup postponed until December 2027 due to Saudi Arabia unrest The 24-team tournament will now take place from Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028. 5 h ago · Tier 2
- ABC News (Australia) Australia Asian Cup postponed due to unrest in Saudi Arabia The men's Asian Cup, in which the Socceroos are among the heavy favourites, has been postponed until December 2027 due to unrest in the host nation, Saudi Arabia. 5 h ago · Tier 2
- Yonhap News South Korea Asian Cup football tournament postponed due to attacks on Saudi Arabia SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Asia's top men's football tournament scheduled to take... 1 h ago · Tier 2
- BBC News World United Kingdom Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country. 4 h ago · Tier 2
- Financial Times World United Kingdom Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed Middle East conflict forces cancellation or delay of several high-profile events in the kingdom this year 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over safety The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the continent's governing body said on Tuesday. A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Hou 3 h ago · Tier 3
- Euronews France Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed to December over regional security The Asian Football Confederation cited “exceptional circumstances” and travel disruptions in moving the tournament from January 2027 to late December, after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia forced the Dakar Rally and the WTA Finals to be cancelled or relocated. 18 min ago · Tier 3
- The Korea Herald South Korea Asian Cup football tournament postponed due to attacks on Saudi Arabia Asia's top men's football tournament scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in January next year has been postponed to December, amid continued attacks on the host country by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Asian Football Confederation announced Tuesday that the Asian Cup, originally set for Jan. 7 to F 59 min ago · Tier 3
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