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Iran
AFC Asian Cup
20:00
UTC, Saturday 9 January 2027
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China

Iran vs China: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Iran host China at Kingdom Arena on Saturday 9 January 2027, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the AFC Asian Cup (round 1). Iran have had 102 days of rest since playing Russia (International Friendlies); China have had 95 after facing Tajikistan and travel about 9,363 km. Iran are without 1 player (Mohammad Mohebi); China have no reported absences.

Injuries and suspensions

Iran

  • Mohammad Mohebi injury, back About 1-2 weeks

China

No reported absences.

Previous meetings
  • Thursday 24 January 2019: China 0-3 Iran
  • Tuesday 28 March 2017: Iran 1-0 China
  • Tuesday 6 September 2016: China 0-0 Iran
  • Friday 3 September 2010: China 0-2 Iran
  • Monday 1 June 2009: China 1-0 Iran