Saudi draw all-Arab group as Qatar meet Japan at Asian Cup 2027

Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group ​A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh, Reuters reported. 

The draw had been set for April 11 in the Saudi capital but ​was postponed because of the Middle East ​conflict to ensure full attendance and participation from ⁠all concerned parties, national associations and partners.

Saudi ​will play alongside Kuwait, Oman and Palestine in ​Group A, while Group B includes Uzbekistan and Jordan, who both qualified for the World Cup next month.