Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed

Sport | AFC Asian Cup Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf’s Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks. Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Share Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed on social media share-nodes Share facebook x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Aramco Stadium is to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Khobar, Saudi Arabia [File: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters] By Reuters Published On 16 Oct 2026 16 Oct 2026 The Asian Cup football tournament is on track to take place in Saudi Arabia early next year, local organisers say, but golf’s Asian Tour has postponed the Saudi International indefinitely in the aftermath of a series of attacks on Riyadh. Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack, which took place on Saturday on Riyadh’s international airport. It killed 14 people and ⁠wounded more than 300. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick list 2 of 4 DR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in Rwanda list 3 of 4 Infantino apologises to FIFA council but critics remain unhappy list 4 of 4 French football body urges fans and students to keep politics out of stadiums end of list Australia also withdrew its team from the urban cycling World Championships on Friday, citing safety concerns over travelling to Riyadh, where the event is scheduled to take place in early November.