The game, which was initially scheduled for last Wednesday, was postponed by a week last Friday because anti-regime demonstrations broke out in Yemen.

With the situation far from contained in the country, the match was delayed for a second time.

FIFA stated that both legs of the first-round tie have to be played on neutral ground 'in a totally safe and secure environment'.

The world governing body says meetings will be held with the Asian Football Confederation to find a neutral territory and new match dates.