Saudi Arabia to Host Asian Cup Draw May 9
Last update: April 15, 2026
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Draw to hold on May 9 at the historic At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Asian football officials said on Wednesday, the draw for the 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia in May, after being postponed when the Middle East war broke out.
The draw was to take place on April 11 in Riyadh, but the event was moved "to ensure the full participation of all key stakeholders and participating member associations", the Asian Football Confederation said.
The 19th edition of the Asian Cup is scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 5 2027, and 23 out of 24 participating nations have been confirmed.
The final berth is to be decided with a Group B tie between Lebanon and Yemen rescheduled to June 4, the AFC said.
The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four. They will play in venues across Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
