Saudi Arabia to Open 2027 Asian Cup Against Palestine in Riyadh
The Asian Football Confederation confirms the 2027 Asian Cup schedule, with Saudi Arabia facing Palestine in the January 7 opener at King Fahd Stadium.
POLICY WIRE — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially unveiled the finalized match schedule and venue list for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup on Monday.
Tournament hosts Saudi Arabia are set to launch the continental championship on January 7, facing off against Palestine in Riyadh. Both the opening match and the tournament final will be hosted at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium.
The 24-team competition is scheduled to span from January 7 to February 5, 2027. Matches will be distributed across eight different stadiums located in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar, serving as a key component of the nation’s Vision 2030 initiative.
Organizers released the finalized kickoff times and schedule to demonstrate that planning remains on track for the event. This announcement comes as officials work to reassure continental soccer federations regarding the tournament’s preparations.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
