Japanese FA highlights Saudi focus on player safety

During his meeting with the Saudi side on the sidelines of the Asian General Assembly, the President of the Japan Football Association, Toshiatsu Miyamoto, emphasized that the top priority for organizing next year's Asian Cup is ensuring the safety of players, fans, and attendees. Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation, is working to move forward with the tournament's organization. The Kingdom is hosting the event, which is scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, with assurances that they will adhere to the timeline, despite the possibility of postponement to 2028 if necessary.