South Korea and Bahrain kick off their Asian Cup campaigns in Group E at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday afternoon. Joining them in the group stage are Malaysia and Jordan, creating a competitive battleground for a spot in the knockout phase.
South Korea completed their pre-tournament preparations with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Iraq at the New York University Stadium on Saturday. Jae-Sung Lee secured the victory with a goal just five minutes before halftime, extending South Korea’s winning streak to six matches across all competitions since September.
Up next, South Korea faces an opponent with a modest record, having secured only one victory in the last six encounters between the two teams. With a successful start in their recent Asian Cup campaigns, South Korea aims to set an early benchmark on their quest for continental supremacy.
On the other hand, Bahrain faced a 3-0 defeat against Angola’s Black Sable antelopes at the Police Officers Stadium on Wednesday, leaving them eager to bounce back in this crucial fixture.
South Korea vs Bahrain Live Stream TV Channels
You can watch South Korea vs Bahrain Live Stream in various TV Channels around the world.
In the United States, viewers can catch the tournament on CBS Sports and Paramount+ since they hold the broadcasting rights.
Australian fans can stay tuned to Network 10 to witness their nation in action, creating heightened anticipation.
Japan, considered among the top contenders, has TV Ashahi and DAZN as channels for fans to follow the tournament.
For Indian audiences, Sports18 will broadcast the games, and in Australia, Paramount ANZ will provide coverage of the exciting sports events.
Team News
Son Heung-Min and Kim Min-Jae, who were substitutes in the last match, are expected to feature prominently from the start for South Korea. Despite a sending-off in the previous game, midfielder Kang-in Lee is eligible to play in this fixture.
Ibrahim Lutfalla is set to continue as the starting goalkeeper for Bahrain, while Abdulla Yusuf Helal approaches his 97th international cap.
Possible Starting Lineups:
South Korea: Kim; Park, Seol, Kim, Jung; Jeong, Lee, Hong, Hwang; Son, Oh
Bahrain: Lutfalla; Al Hayam, Benaddi, Bughammar, Adel; Madan, Al-Aswad, Al-Shaikh; Helal, Al-Humaidan, Al-Hashsash
As both teams look to make a strong start in the Asian Cup, the match promises an exciting clash at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.