Wednesday’s last game in the Asian Cup will feature Qatar, the defending champions, taking on Tajikistan at Al Bayt Stadium. Both teams are aiming for a place in the knockout stage.
In the first Group A match, Qatar dominated Lebanon with a 3-0 victory, positioning themselves at the top to secure a spot in the Round of 16 as group winners. On the other hand, Tajikistan battled to a resilient 0-0 draw, earning a shared outcome with China.
Tajikistan vs Qatar kick off time
The clash between Tajikistan and Qatar is scheduled to take place at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The match will kick off at 6:30 am Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, for viewers in the United States (US).
How to watch Tajikistan vs Qatar Online
How to watch in US
In the United States, you can catch the live action of the game through Paramount+, where it is available for online streaming.
How to watch in UK
TrillerTV, formerly known as FITE, will be broadcasting the entire event in the United Kingdom. For those in the UK, you can stream the show online using their website or app.
In other Regions
In many Regions, you can also watch the stream on the Official YouTube channel of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and you can check the Full List of all Broadcasters Covering the tournament.
Squads & Team news
Tajikistan
As of the latest available information, Tajikistan’s team news for their upcoming match is as follows:
Tajikistan put up a strong fight and earned a valuable point against China in their first-ever main event match. Head coach Petar Segrt made three changes to the starting lineup in the previous match. Rustam Yatimov, Alisher Shukurov, and Amadoni Kamolov were included in the starting 11, replacing Mukhriddin Khasanov, Parvizdzhon Umarbayev, and Amirbek Dzhuraboyev.
Possible Tajikistan XI (Starting Eleven):
- Goalkeeper: Rustam Yatimov
- Defenders: Safarov, Khanonov, Dzhuraboyev, Nazarov
- Midfielders: Shukurov, Umarbayev
- Forwards: Ayni, Dzhalilov, Panjshanbe
- Striker: Soirov
Please note that the actual lineup may vary based on the coach’s decisions and last-minute changes. For the most up-to-date information, it’s recommended to check official team announcements.
Qatar
As of the latest information available, here is the team news for Qatar:
In the previous match, Al-Mahdi Ali Mukhtar and Yusuf Abdurisag replaced Homam Ahmed and Mostafa Meshaal in the starting XI. This change was made following Qatar’s narrow 2-1 defeat against Jordan in a pre-tournament warm-up friendly, and it’s possible that these two players may retain their places in the lineup.
Attacker Akram Afif had a standout performance, scoring a fantastic brace in the victory over Lebanon. With 29 goals for his country, Afif will likely be a key player looking to add to his goal tally in the upcoming match.
Possible Qatar XI (Starting Eleven):
- Goalkeeper: Barsham
- Defenders: Miguel, Mukhtar, Mendes
- Midfielders: Mohammed, Al-Haydos, Fatehi, Hatem
- Forward Midfielder: Gaber
- Forwards: Afif, Ali
Please note that actual lineups may be subject to the coach’s decisions and last-minute changes. For the most up-to-date information, it’s recommended to check official team announcements or reliable sports news sources closer to the match.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Tajikistan and Qatar at a major competition.
