The Socceroos will finalise their AFC Asian Cup 2023 preparation with a friendly against Bahrain on January 7 (AEDT) prior to the main tournament.
It will be the last hit out for Graham Arnold's men prior to the commencement of the main tournament in Qatar, with Australia facing India on January 13 (AEDT).
The Sporting News has all the details about the Aussie national team's exhibition match at Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
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Socceroos vs. Bahrain: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream for Australia friendly
Match details
| Date | Time | Match | Stadium |
| Sun Jan 7 | 1:00am (AEDT) | Socceroos vs. Bahrain | Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Live stream
The best place to watch the Socceroos vs. Bahrain live in Australia is via streaming service Paramount+.
Paramount+ can be streamed on your devices via their app, which includes smart TVs, phones, tablets and PC/laptop.
You can also view Paramount+ on browser-enabled devices such as PC/laptop, phones and tablets.
It will also be telecast via streaming service 10 Play.
TV channel
While the Socceroos friendly won't be televised on a television channel, you can still watch Paramount+ on your TV through a variety of ways.
Most modern smart TVs can download the Paramount+ app, which you can use to watch the FA Cup.
You can also cast the Paramount+ app from your devices to your TV using a Chromecast, Firestick or other casting media device.
10 Play can also be watched on your television via a variety of apps and casting devices.
Socceroos AFC Asian Cup 2024 26-man squad
- Mat Ryan [GK] (AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands)
- Joe Gauci [GK] (Adelaide United, Australia)
- Lawrence Thomas (Western Sydney Wanderers, Australia)
- Harry Souttar (Leicester City, England)
- Kye Rowles (Hearts, Scotland)
- Cameron Burgess (Ipswich Town, England
- Nathaniel Atkinson (Hearts, Scotland
- Thomas Deng (Albirex Niigata, Japan)
- Jordy Bos (Westerlo, Belgium)
- Aziz Behich (Melbourne City, Australia)
- Lewis Miller (Hibernian, Scotland
- Gethin Jones (Bolton, England)
- Keanu Baccus (St Mirren, Scotland)
- Aiden O'Neill (Standard Liege, Belgium)
- Jackson Irvine (St Pauli, Germany)
- Connor Metcalfe (St Pauli, Germany)
- Riley McGree (Middlesbrough, England)
- Patrick Yazbek, (Viking FK, Norway)
- Craig Goodwin (Al Wehda, Saudi Arabia
- Martin Boyle (Hibernian, Scotland)
- Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough, England)
- Marco Tilio (Celtic, Scotland)
- John Iredale (SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Germany)
- Kusini Yengi (Portsmouth, England)
- Bruno Fornaroli Melbourne Victory, Australia)
- Mitchell Duke (FC Machida Zelvia, Japan)
Socceroos AFC Asian Cup 2024 schedule
The Socceroos will be keen to better their disappointing quarterfinal exit at the Asian Cup in 2019, but the team has come on in leaps and bounds since then and will be targeting a return to the final, and a second Asian Cup title after their maiden win in 2015.
On paper, they have a straightforward group, taking on India in their opening clash, before facing off against Syria and then Uzbekistan to close out the group stages.
| Match | Date | Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs India | January 13 | 10:30 p.m. AEDT | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium |
| Australia vs Syria | January 18 | 10:30 p.m. AEDT | Jassim bin Hammad Stadium |
| Australia vs Uzbekistan | January 22 | 10:30 p.m. AEDT | Abdulla bin Khalifa Stadium |
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