“Asian Cup postponed until December 2027 due to Saudi Arabia unrest”

Key points

• The Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed from early 2027 to December 2027.
• The postponement follows recent attacks on Riyadh’s international airport.
• The strike killed at least 12 people and injured over 300.
• Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Questions had been raised about the tournament’s viability in early January 2027.