Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, initially set for Saturday, moved to Could 9.
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The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for Could 9 in Riyadh because the United States-Israel struggle on Iran disrupts regional sporting occasions.
The draw, initially scheduled for final Saturday, will likely be held on the historic At-Turaif District in Diriyah. The Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) mentioned on Wednesday that the postponement was made to make sure the total participation of all key stakeholders and member associations.
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Various sporting occasions throughout the area have been postponed or cancelled as a result of struggle, which started on February 28.
Saudi Arabia is about to host the 24-team, quadrennial continental championship for the primary time from January 7 to February 5. With 23 of the 24 groups already confirmed, the draw will divide the certified nations into six teams of 4.
The ultimate qualification place will likely be selected June 4 when Lebanon face Yemen in a playoff.
Defending champions Qatar have already secured their place on the finals together with four-time winners Japan and fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea, Iran, Jordan, Australia and Uzbekistan.
