The Asian Cup of Nations has been postponed for a year.
The 2027 Asian Cup, which was scheduled to be held from 7 January to 5 February 2027 (7 January to 5 February 1405), has been postponed due to conditions in the region.
The new date of the tournament will be from December 23, 2027 to January 21, 2028 (December 23 to Bahman 1, 1406).