AFC Asian Cup 2027

Saudi Arabian organisers have confirmed that preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup remain on schedule despite growing concerns over the tournament following recent Houthi attacks on the country. The continental football competition is scheduled to begin on January 7, 2027, with matches planned across three Saudi Arabian cities: Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar. However, the recent escalation in regional tensions has raised questions about whether the tournament will proceed as planned. In a statement issued late Thursday, the local organising committee said

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026, which were originally scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16 to 25. The decision follows security concerns and logistical challenges after a deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport. In a statement, the organisers said the postponement came after an assessment of recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements needed to host the tournament. The organisers added that further announcements regarding the FIFAe Finals 2026

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) handed over the third part of its bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027. This section of the file includes the delivery of a government guarantee that is compatible with the AFC’s requirements for a successful bid. The government guarantees pledged by the State of Qatar is a commitment to meeting all regulatory conditions for hosting the tournament to the high standards that the QFA aims to achieve. The pledge fulfils the approved schedule laid out