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AFC President Considers Postponement of 2027 Asian Cup

Golazo Newsroom · Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:32

AFC President Considers Postponement of 2027 Asian Cup
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  • Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa suggests 2027 Asian Cup could be delayed.
  • The AFC President addressed the tournament's future schedule in recent comments.
  • No official decision has been confirmed regarding a new timeframe.

The President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, has indicated that the 2027 Asian Cup may face a potential delay. According to a report from CNN Indonesia, the head of the governing body opened up the possibility of rescheduling the tournament.

While the competition is currently slated for 2027, the comments from the AFC leadership suggest that the timing of the event is under review. No specific reasons for the potential postponement were detailed in the initial statement, nor has a new timeframe been established for the continental championship.

Data source: CNN Indonesia, Foto: Mohammad Hassanzadeh / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:32

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