The ultimate stage has been set for Asia’s top 24 men’s national teams following the glittering AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw that took place on Saturday evening. Amid the stunning backdrop of the Salwa Palace in Diriyah’s historic At-Turaif District, the six groups for next year’s showpiece …
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The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ is officially opening its doors to fans this week, beginning with an exclusive opportunity for Visa cardholders to lead the charge from today, May 10, 2026. As the tournament’s Official Global Supporter, Visa is offering its cardholders a 48-hour priority window to secure …
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Fans can expect a spectacular AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with Saturday’s glittering Final Draw at the historical Salwa Palace in Riyadh producing a thrilling group stage. The continental showpiece, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, kicks off on January 7, 2027. audi Arabia, seeking …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw is now scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, in Riyadh at the historic At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally slated for April 11 in Riyadh, the …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Final Draw, which was scheduled to take place on April 11, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed. The decision was taken after careful consideration to ensure the undisrupted attendance of all stakeholders …
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Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues. Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 …
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The upcoming edition of Asia’s crown jewel – the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 – will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, across three cities – the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, marking the two-year countdown to the 19th edition of the Continent’s most …
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All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress where Morocco, Portugal and Spain were appointed as the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030, with three centenary celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (one in each country), while Saudi Arabia was selected …
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World Football Summit Asia 2024 concluded today at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, marking the end of a transformative two-day summit that has redefined the landscape of football business in Saudi Arabia and the entire GCC region. WFS, which counted on the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and …
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World Football Summit Asia 2024, launched today at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, gathering thousands of industry leaders, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s rising influence in global football. The Summit, thanks to its partnership with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Saudi Pro League, represents a crucial …
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