India will take on mighty Australia in their fifth AFC Asian Cup in Qatar at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Australia come into the AFC Asian Cup as one of the tournament favourites having won the competition in 2015 while this is the first time the Blue Tigers have qualified for AFC Asian Cup in back-to-back editions. As the Indian men's football team prepares for the India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup 2024, here are all the details you need to know.
Match Details
Match: India vs Australia
Tournament: AFC Asian Cup 2024
Group: B
Date: 13 January, 2024
Time: 5.00 pm IST
Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Have India faced Australia before this match in AFC Asian Cup?
Indian national men's football team have faced Australia before in AFC Asian Cup. India lost to Australia by 4-0 on 10 Jan, 2011 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar. Tim Cahill scored a brace for the Socceroos.
Which other teams are there in India's group in AFC Asian Cup 2024?
In Group B, India is cluubed alongside Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria.
Indian team squad for AFC Asian Cup 2024
Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith.
Defenders: Akash Mishra, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose.
Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta Singh.
Forwards: Ishan Pandita, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh.
What is the current ranking of India and Australian football teams?
Currently, Australia are ranked at 25 in FIFA World Rankings while India are ranked 102 at the moment.
Also Read: Indian Football Team schedule for AFC Asian Cup and World Cup Qualifiers in 2024
Where can we watch the India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup 2024 match in India?
The India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup 2024 match will be televised on Sports18 and DD Sports channel in India.
How can I watch the India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup 2024 match online?
The match will be live streamed on Jio Cinema app and website. You can have the live commentary and updates of the match on Sportzpoint.com as well.
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