A little over two months before it was set to kick off, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed its flagship international football tournament in the wake of recent deadly attacks on host country, Saudi Arabia . The AFC cited "substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions" caused by conflicts in the region . Instead of January 7, 2027 the tournament will now kickoff on December 23 and end on January 21, 2028. The postponement follows delays and cancelations of a number of sporting events in the region, including a Formula One race , the men’s and women’s tennis finals, the 2027 Dakar Rally and disruption to Asia’s marquee continental club football tournament — the AFC Champions League Elite.
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