The draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup (the flagship men's football tournament of the Asian Football Confederation, held every four years) has been postponed to May 9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after regional disruption caused by the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran, which began on February 28. The event, originally planned for last Saturday, will now take place at the historic At-Turaif District in Diriyah, with the AFC citing the need to ensure full participation from all member associations. Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament for the first time from January 7 to February 5, 2027, with the draw set to divide the 23 confirmed qualified nations — including defending champions Qatar, Japan, South Korea, and Iran — into six groups of four ahead of a final playoff spot being decided on June 4.