Houthi attacks threaten to delay AFC Asian Cup, jeopardizing Popovic's final tournament
Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten to postpone January's AFC Asian Cup, potentially denying Socceroos coach Tony Popovic his planned swansong. AFC president Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa forecasts the tournament could be delayed until 2028. Popovic's contract ends on a specific date rather than after the Asian Cup, leaving his future uncertain if the tournament is moved.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 04:41 UTC
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