Asian Football Championships postponed by a year amid regional unrest

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The Asian Football Championships in Saudi Arabia have been postponed by a year because of unrest in the region.

The Asian Football Confederation said on its website.

The tournament was scheduled to be held from January 7 to February 5, 2027. It will now instead be played from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028.

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