Event Brief
Oct 15, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Asian Cup could be postponed by a year
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year if needed. The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7. Separately, FIFA postponed the FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks.
WHO: AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa; FIFA
WHAT: Al Khalifa said the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year, and FIFA postponed the FIFAe Finals there.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The potential Asian Cup postponement is being considered amid Houthi attacks; FIFA postponed the FIFAe Finals following attacks.
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