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

Iraq host Australia at Al-Awwal Park on Thursday 14 January 2027, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the AFC Asian Cup (round 2). Iraq have had 107 days of rest since playing Saudi Arabia (Arabian Gulf Cup); Australia have had 107 after facing Brazil and travel about 12,771 km. Iraq are without 2 players (Hussein Ali, Kevin Yakob); Australia are missing 1 (Mohamed Touré).