Saudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chief

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year’s tournament as scheduled.Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026The ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia makes it difficult for the country to host football’s 2027 Asian Cup as scheduled, Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto has warned.Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, raising doubts over whether the continental tournament can take place as planned from January 7 to February 5 next year.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Harry Kane hopes Ballon d’Or produces ‘special night’ in hometownlist 2 of 4What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?list 3 of 4Manchester United labelled ‘babies’ by club legend Wayne Rooneylist 4 of 4FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian footballend of list“Based on what I’ve learned from the news, the situation is still unsafe, so at this point, I don’t think it would be easy to hold the [Asian] Cup there,” Miyamoto told reporters at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) extraordinary congr...