Evening: Preparations for the Asian Cup of Nations are proceeding according to plan despite Houthi attacks The organizers of the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia announced that despite the increase in Houthi attacks on this country, preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup are proceeding according to plan. The organizing committee of the tournament in Saudi Arabia said in a statement that necessary steps are being taken in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation. The Asian Cup of Nations 2027 is scheduled to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027 (January 7 to February 5, 1405) in the cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Khabar in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has been the target of continuous attacks in recent days following the escalation of the war with the Iran-backed Houthi organization. A number of sporting events have been postponed, including matches in the Saudi domestic football league. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation, told reporters on Wednesday that they could wait until the end of November to make a final decision. He said that if necessary we could postpone the tournament by a year and hold it in 2028.

Evening: Preparations for the Asian Cup of Nations are proceeding according to plan despite Houthi attacks The organizers of the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia announced that despite the increase in Houthi attacks on this country, preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup are proceeding according to plan. The organizing committee of the tournament in Saudi Arabia said in a statement that necessary steps are being taken in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation. The Asian Cup of Nations 2027 is scheduled to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027 (January 7 to February 5, 1405) in the cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Khabar in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has been the target of continuous attacks in recent days following the escalation of the war with the Iran-backed Houthi organization. A number of sporting events have been postponed, including matches in the Saudi domestic football league. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation, told reporters on Wednesday that they could wait until the end of November to make a final decision. He said that if necessary we could postpone the tournament by a year and hold it in 2028.