It’s crunch time at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, as holders and hosts Qatar meet Iran in a huge semi-final on Wednesday to decide the first entrant into the showpiece finale.
The reigning champions overcame Uzbekistan on penalties after their quarter-final tie ended in a 1-1 draw as they look to defend their title.
As for Iran, Team Melli's dream of a first Asian title since 1976, and fourth overall is well on course after they saw off Japan 2-1 on Saturday last week thanks to a calmly dispatched 96th-minute spot-kick from Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Iran vs Qatar kick-off time
| Date: | Wednesday, February 7, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:00 am ET |
| Venue: | Al Thumama Stadium |
The Asian Cup match between Iran and Qatar will be played at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
It will kick off at 10:00 am ET on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the United States (US).
How to watch Iran vs Qatar online - TV channels & live streams
 | Paramount+ | Watch here |
In the US, the game is available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+, while fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Iran team news
Sadegh Moharrami is expected to miss this match due to a cruciate ligament injury, Majid Hosseini is struggling with an ankle issue, while star striker Mehdi Taremi is back available after serving his one-match suspension in the quarter-finals.
Iran possible XI: Beiranvand; Rezaeian, Kanaanizadegan, Khalilzadeh, Hajsafi; Ezatolahi, Ghoddos; Jahanbakhsh, Taremi, Mohebi; Azmoun
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Beiranvand, Niazmand, Hosseini |
| Defenders: | Moharrami, Hajsafi, Khalilzadeh, Mohammadi, Kanaanizadegan, Hosseini, Yousefi, Fallah |
| Midfielders: | Ezatolahi, Jahanbakhsh, Ebrahimi, Ghoddos, Cheshmi, Torabi, Gholizadeh, Mohebi, Rezaeian |
| Forwards: | Ansarifard, Asadi, Azmoun, Moghanlou |
Qatar team news
Back-up goalkeeper Salah Zakaria is the only injury concern for Qatar at this stage, with the 24-year-old struggling with an unspecified issue.
Qatar possible XI: Barsham; Al-Rawi, Mukhtar, Mendes; Ro-Ro, Gaber, Fatehi, Al-Haydos, Muneer; Ali, Afif
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Al-Sheeb, Barsham, Zakaria |
| Defenders: | Almahdi, Mendes, Khokhi, Ro-Ro, Salman, Al-Brake, Ahmed, Al-Rawi |
| Midfielders: | Fatehi, Gaber, Hatem, Al-Haydos, Assadalla, Waad, Meshaal, Mohammed |
| Forwards: | Alaaeldin, Al Ganehi, Afif, Abdurisag, Ali, Mohammad, Muneer |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17/10/23 | Qatar 0-0 Iran | Int. Friendly Games |
| 31/12/18 | Qatar 1-1 Iran | Int. Friendly Games |
| 23/03/17 | Qatar 0-0 Iran | World Championship Qual. AFC |
| 01/09/16 | Iran 2-2 Qatar | World Championship Qual. AFC |
| 15/01/15 | Qatar 0-1 Iran | AFC Asian Cup |