Australia – Asian Cup Jan 9-31

Australia will host the 2015 Asian Football Confederation’s Asian Cup Jan. 9-31. Matches will take place at stadiums in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Sydney. Host cities will likely experience traffic congestion and road detours on match days.Security will be extremely tight during the Asian Cup. While there is no intelligence indicating any attack plots, the event presents an attractive target. Plan for unannounced road closures and traffic congestion, especially near stadiums and hotels where the players will be staying. Hotels, taxis, and rental cars will be in high demand in host cities on match dates.