Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa indicated prior to a Tokyo meeting that the 2027 Asian Cup could be postponed by a year if required

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The Asian Football Confederation cited substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions arising from regional developments, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as a primary reason for postponing the 2027 Asian Cup

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