Tajikistan vs Iraq: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Tajikistan host Iraq at Al-Shabab Club Stadium on Sunday 10 January 2027, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the AFC Asian Cup (round 1). Tajikistan have had 96 days of rest since playing China (International Friendlies); Iraq have had 103 after facing Saudi Arabia. Tajikistan have no reported absences; Iraq are missing 2 (Hussein Ali, Kevin Yakob).