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South Korea
AFC Asian Cup
20:00
UTC, Wednesday 20 January 2027
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UAE

South Korea vs UAE: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

South Korea host United Arab Emirates at Al-Awwal Park on Wednesday 20 January 2027, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the AFC Asian Cup (round 3). South Korea have had 106 days of rest since playing Uzbekistan (International Friendlies); UAE have had 106 after facing Saudi Arabia. South Korea are without 5 players (Kim Min-Jae, Lee Kang-In, Yang Hyun-Jun and others); UAE have no reported absences.

Injuries and suspensions

South Korea

  • Kim Min-Jae injury, back Doubtful
  • Lee Kang-In injury, back Doubtful
  • Yang Hyun-Jun injury, back Late October 2026
  • Paik Seung-Ho injury, back Early November 2026
  • Jens Castrop injury, back Late October 2026

UAE

No reported absences.

Previous meetings
  • Tuesday 29 March 2022: United Arab Emirates 1-0 South Korea
  • Thursday 11 November 2021: South Korea 1-0 United Arab Emirates
  • Friday 11 November 2011: United Arab Emirates 0-2 South Korea
  • Tuesday 11 October 2011: South Korea 2-1 United Arab Emirates
  • Saturday 6 June 2009: United Arab Emirates 0-2 South Korea