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AFC shifts 2027 Asian Cup dates amid Middle East conflict

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 03 November 2026, 18:31 UTC ·9 sec listen

The Asian Football Confederation has shifted the 2027 Asian Cup start date from January 7 to December 23. The change followed consultations with Saudi organisers amid conflict in the Middle East, though no further details were provided.

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