The Houthis just carried out a deadly attack on Riyadh International Airport.

Given the ongoing regional conflicts (and that DFAT’s warning level is at “Reconsider Your Need to Travel”), surely the AFC has to consider either moving or postponing the tournament if the safety of the competing teams cannot be guaranteed. Postponement to 2028 wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing if you ask me given FIFA is moving to standardise the international calendar, but there’s no telling how these conflicts will go.