AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 rescheduled to December 2027–January 2028

KUALA LUMPUR — The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 has been rescheduled to December 23, 2027, through January 21, 2028, from its original dates of January 7 to February 5, 2027. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed that the decision followed coordination with the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). The AFC said the tournament, Asia’s premier national team football competition, will remain in Saudi Arabia under the revised schedule. The Local Organising Committee reaffirmed its commitment to preparations for the tournament and continued coordination with the AFC and relevant stakeholders. The committee also emphasized its determination to deliver an exceptional edition of the Asian Cup that reflects the Kingdom’s standing and meets the expectations of football fans across Asia.