Australia begin their 2023 AFC Asian Cup tournament up against India on January 13.
On the back of reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 just over a year ago The Socceroos are on the list of favourites to lift the trophy in Qatar.
Graham Arnold has an experienced squad at his disposal and Australia have reached two of the last three finals in this competition.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Australia vs. India kick off?
This AFC Asian Cup clash takes place at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar and kicks off on Saturday, January 13 at 2:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date Kickoff time USA Sat, Jan. 13 6:30 a.m. ET Canada Sat, Jan. 13 6:30 a.m. ET UK Sat, Jan. 13 11:30 a.m. GMT Australia Sat, Jan. 13 10:30 p.m. AEDT India Sat, Jan. 13 5:00 p.m. IST
Australia vs. India live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this AFC Asian Cup match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
USA: This match will be available via Paramount+.
UK: Asian Cup matches will be shown on subscription streaming service TrillerTV.
Australia: Paramount+ will provide streaming services for the tournament and 10 Play will broadcast Australia’s matches.
India: Streaming service FanCode is the place to go for AFC Asian Cup matches.
Australia vs. India lineups, team news
Arnold will lean on his veterans in this tournament with a number of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup championship winning squad still available.
Mat Ryan and Aziz Behich remain crucial for Australia with Jackson Irvine offering the creativity in midfield.
Australia (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ryan (GK) — Rowles, Souttar, Miller, Behich — Irvine, Baccus — Boyle, Metcalfe, Goodwin, Duke.
Australia subs (9): TBC
India will be managed by former Croatian international Igor Stimac
India (4-3-3 right to left): Singh (GK) — Poojary, Bheke, Jhingan, Bose — Wangjam, Ralte — Samad, Fernandes, Tangri — Chhetri.
India subs (9): TBC
Australia vs. India prediction
Australia’s move into the AFC confederation has enabled Arnold’s team to improve their level and a positive World Cup showing will have offered a reminder to their continental rivals.
A winning start for Arnold could set the platform for the tournament and India face a battle to make it out of the group stages in Qatar.
Prediction: Australia 2-1 India
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