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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks

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AFC president stated the Asian Cup could be postponed by a year if Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia prevent the January 7 start date. The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7, but the schedule is not confirmed. No specific number of attacks or casualties is provided in the evidence. The source does not specify the impact on the tournament's participants or the financial implications of the delay.

Key points

• AFC president indicated the tournament could be postponed by a year if Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia prevent the January 7 start date.
• The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7, but the schedule is not confirmed.

Context

The Asian Cup is scheduled to begin on January 7 in Saudi Arabia. The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7, but the schedule is not confirmed.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the number of attacks, casualties, or the impact on the tournament's participants or financial implications of the delay.

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