Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto warned that Saudi Arabia's ongoing security situation, due to escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, has led to the cancellation or postponement of multiple sporting events, making it difficult for the country to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup as planned from January 7 to February 5 next year. Saudi officials stated they would work with the AFC to determine if the tournament can proceed, not ruling out a postponement to 2028.