The 2027 Asian Cup will go ahead as planned in Saudi Arabia, with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirming the tournament ⁠schedule and venues on Monday. The tournament will kick-off on January 7 with Saudi Arabia taking on Palestine at Riyadh's ‌King Fahd Sports City Stadium. The 24-team continental championship will run until February 5, ⁠with the opening match and final both ​scheduled ⁠to take place at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium.