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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed

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Newest development Oct 16, 2026 · 2 reportsAsian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed

Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.

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  1. Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks

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    Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed but 'no hurry' to decide: AFC (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia could be moved back a year to 2028 "if we need to", the continent's top football official said, following a series of Houthi attacks on the country. But AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa also said they were in "no hurry" to make a …

  2. Al Jazeera

    Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.

  3. Al-Monitor

    Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup 'on schedule' after attacks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The Asian Cup in January is "on schedule", Saudi Arabian organisers said, after growing fears for the tournament following Houthi attacks on the country. The continent's top football official said this week that the competition could be postponed to 2028, while stressing there was "no hurry" to make…

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia stays on track as safety fears grow amid Middle East conflict (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Asian Cup organizers have confirmed that plans for the continental soccer tournament in Saudi Arabia remain on track despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East

  5. Al Jazeera

    Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.

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