Qatar hosts postponed Lebanon-Yemen match in the Asian Cup qualifier

Qatar will host the postponed match against Yemen in the group qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup in Doha on June 4, state news agency QNA reported on Monday.

The winner will join Group E alongside South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam in the tournament, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.

A draw will be enough for Lebanon, while Yemen needs a win to qualify for the first time since 2019.

In a statement in March, the Asian Football Confederation underlined restrictions on conducting the match due to the war in West Asia.

“This decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, taking into account the material constraints currently faced by the Lebanese Football Association in identifying a neutral venue and arranging the necessary travel for the match,” an AFC statement said.

Published on May 25, 2026