Kuala Lumpur, March 2, 2026 (AFP) - Riyadh's King Fahd stadium to host 2027 Asian Cup final

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Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials announced Monday, the football showpiece seen as a precursor for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia was awarded the World Cup but first will host the Asian Cup from January 7 to February 5, 2027. "The King Fahd Sports City Stadium... will provide the backdrop for both the eagerly anticipated Final as well as the openin......

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