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AFC Asian Cup postponed — Which sporting events have been affected by attacks in Saudi Arabia

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FILE PHOTO: Qatar will enter the AFC Asian Cup as the defending champion.

FILE PHOTO: Qatar will enter the AFC Asian Cup as the defending champion. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

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FILE PHOTO: Qatar will enter the AFC Asian Cup as the defending champion. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

The AFC Asian Cup 2027 is the latest sporting event which has been impacted by the recent attacks in Saudi Arabia and unrest in the Gulf region.

On Tuesday, the local organising committee announced that the 19th edition of the tournament had been postponed to December in light of “exceptional circumstances”.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have targeted Saudi infrastructure, including airports, since hostilities resumed.

The Houthis are fighting a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government, a civil war that reignited in July following a years-long truce.

Sporting events affected by attacks in Saudi Arabia

  • The 2027 Dakar Rally was moved out of Saudi Arabia last month. Portugal and Morocco will be hosting it now.
  • The Six Kings Slam, an exhibition tennis tournament, due to feature Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was postponed from October to December.
  • The WTA Finals were also scheduled to be held in Riyadh but will instead take place at Indian Wells in the United States.
  • Asian Champions League games, including those of Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr, have also been impacted. A few rounds of the Saudi Pro League could also see postponement.
  • Golf’s Asian Tour postponed the Saudi International indefinitely.
  • Cycling’s Urban ⁠World Championships was also cancelled.
  • FIFA indefinitely postponed its FIFAe Finals 2026 video game competition in Jeddah.

(With AFP, Reuters inputs)

Published on Nov 03, 2026

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