AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict Start date for AFC Cup 2027 moved from January to December due to ongoing Houthi attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia.Share this: Saudi Arabia confirms January start for Asian Cup 2027 despite attacksDateOctober 26, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraAFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan land defending champions Qatar in tough drawDateMay 10, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraSaudi Arabia-hosted Asian Cup draw rescheduled due to US-Israel war on IranDateApril 15, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera