The Socceroos are looking to lock in their place in the final 16 when they face Syria in their second group stage game at the Asian Cup on Thursday night (AEDT).
After a 2-0 win against India in their opener, Australia will be looking to keep building momentum for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Syria played out a scoreless draw with Uzbekistan in their first match.
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How to watch Socceroos vs. Syria: TV channel, live stream for Asian Cup
All of the Socceroos' Asian Cup games, including their match against Syria, will be shown live on free-to-air TV via Network 10.
Additionally, those fans wishing to stream the match can catch it via 10Play or Paramount+.
Paramount+ is the home of the Asian Cup in Australia, with all matches throughout the tournament broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Socceroos vs. Syria start time
Australia's second Group B match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. local time at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, which is a 10:30 pm AEDT kick off on Thursday, January 18.
Tune in from 10:00 pm AEDT to catch the pre-match coverage.
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Socceroos vs. Syria team news and lineups
The biggest positive from Australia’s win over India is that captain and first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan was able to start the match whilst wearing a protective mask as he continues to recover from a fractured cheekbone.
Gethin Thomas was solid on his international debut at right-back, whilst Bos may have played his way into a starting spot with his goal off the bench, as well as Australia’s attacking struggles against a low-block defence.
These struggles may also see Riley McGree - who got an assist on Saturday - enter the midfield in place of Keanu Baccus
Syria coach Hector Cuper has no injury or suspension concerns heading into the match, with Syria’s back four performing well against Uzbekistan; they will likely set up in a defensive shape and lo
Socceroos Asian Cup schedule
The Socceroos will play three group games to begin their Asian Cup campaign, facing off against India, Syria, and Uzbekistan.
From there, depending on their results, comes the round of 16, the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, on February 11 (AEDT).
| Date | Game | Start time AEDT | Location |
| Jan 13 | Australia 2-0 India | 10:30 pm | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium |
| Jan 18 | Australia vs Syria | 10:30 pm | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
| Jan 23 | Australia vs Uzbekistan | 10:30 pm | Al Janoub Stadium |
Socceroos Asian Cup 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)
