Esteghlal FC vs Al-Shamal: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Esteghlal FC host Al-Shamal at Basra International Stadium on Tuesday 3 November 2026, kick-off 16:00 UTC, in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 4). Esteghlal FC have had 21 days of rest since playing Al-Gharafa (AFC Champions League Elite); Al-Shamal have had 22 after facing Tractor and travel about 645 km.