The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the draw for the 2027 Asian Cup, originally set for April 11 in Riyadh. The decision follows ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with officials citing the need to ensure uninterrupted participation by all stakeholders.
Saudi Arabia is set to host the 24-team tournament for the first time, with qualifiers recently concluded. Defending champion Qatar, along with Japan, South Korea, Iran, Jordan, Australia, and Uzbekistan, have secured spots.
Singapore qualified for the first time in its history, defeating Hong Kong 2-1 to top its group.
Meanwhile, the latter stages of the Asian Champions League Elite will proceed as planned in Jeddah from April 13 to 26.