Qatar are aiming to defend their AFC Asian Cup title as they take on Jordan in a final showdown on February 10.
Neither side were tipped to reach the final at the start of the competition despite host nation Qatar holding the continental crown from 2019.
Managerial changes and a poor showing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup dented Qatar’s status in the region, but they have responded superbly to the challenge in this tournament, with Jordan in unchartered territory in their first-ever final appearance.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Jordan vs. Qatar kick off?
This AFC Asian Cup final clash takes place at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar and kicks off on Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Feb. 10 | 10:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Feb. 10 | 10:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Feb. 10 | 3:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sun, Feb. 11 | 2:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Feb. 10 | 8:30 p.m. IST |
Jordan vs. Qatar live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this AFC Asian Cup final match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
USA: This match will be available via Paramount+.
UK: Asian Cup matches will be shown on subscription streaming service TrillerTV.
Australia: Paramount+ will provide streaming services for the final.
India: Streaming service FanCode is the place to go for AFC Asian Cup matches.
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Jordan vs. Qatar lineups, team news
Jordan have not flagged up any fresh injury concerns ahead of the final and they could stick with an unchanged team against Qatar.
Al Ahli striker Yazan Al-Naimat has been the key star in the knockout stages with two goals in three games.
Jordan (3-4-3, right to left): Abulaila (GK) — Nasib, Al-Arab, Marie — Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Abu Hashish — Al-Taamari, Al-Naimat, Al-Mardi.
Jordan subs (9): TBC
Qatar head coach Tintin Marquez could shuffle his options from the semifinal win over Iran but key attacking duo Akram Afif and Almoez Ali will start.
Qatar (4-4-2 right to left): Barsham (GK) — Miguel, Mukhtar, Mendes, Waad — Gaber, Al-Haydos, Fatehi, Mohamad — Afif, Ali.
Qatar subs (9): TBC
Jordan vs. Qatar prediction
There is very little to choose between the two sides ahead of the final with Qatar’s late semifinal win over Iran matched by a superb performance from Jordan against South Korea.
Home advantage could be the defining factor in this one, and Qatar are unbeaten in the tournament, with Jordan losing one group match.
Prediction: Jordan 0-1 Qatar
