The draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, due to take place on April 11 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed indefinitely, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Thursday, amid the war in the Middle East.
“The decision was made after careful consideration to ensure the uninterrupted participation of all stakeholders in the Final Draw ceremony,” the AFC said in a statement.
No new date was immediately announced by the Confederation, which also saw regional club competitions disrupted due to the US and Israeli war against Iran.
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It added: “Further updates on the new arrangements for the final draw will be communicated in due course.” cmkd.
The 19th edition of the Asian Cup will take place from January 7 to February 5 next year in Saudi Arabia. Qatar, who won the previous edition on home soil, seems to want to retain the trophy in West Asia.
Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar are the host cities for the tournament, which consists of 24 teams divided into six groups of four.
Published on March 26, 2026
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