AFC Approves 2027 Asian Cup Schedule in Saudi Arabia and Sets Dates

The Asian Football Confederation and the local organizing committee have announced the final schedule for the 2027 Asian Cup matches, to be held in Saudi Arabia, with dates and host stadiums confirmed. The 19th edition of the tournament kicks off on January 7. Meanwhile, an international report said the AFC is considering postponing the tournament to 2028 due to growing security concerns in the region.

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• The Saudi national team's preparation program includes two training camps in Qatar and Al-Khobar, and four friendly matches against South Korea, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Jordan.

  «عبر معسكرين في قطر والخبر يتخللهما أربع مباريات ودية أمام كوريا الجنوبية وأوزبكستان وقطر والأردن»

  هاي كورة
• The 19th edition of the tournament kicks off on January 7, with the Saudi national team's opening match serving as the curtain-raiser.

  «تنطلق النسخة الـ19 من البطولة يوم 7 يناير المقبل»

  كووورة
• The final match schedule was announced on Monday, and the tournament is set to be held in Saudi Arabia.

  «أعلن الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم واللجنة المحلية المنظمة، اليوم الاثنين، الجدول النهائي لمباريات كأس آسيا 2027، المقرر إقامتها في السعودية.»

  إرم نيوز
• The AFC is considering postponing the tournament to 2028 due to growing security concerns in the region.

  «تدرس الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم تأجيل كأس آسيا 2027 إلى 2028 بسبب مخاوف أمنية متصاعدة في المنطقة»

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