The Indian football team will return to international football on the back of wins in the Intercontinental Cup and the SAFF Championship by participating in the Kings Cup in Thailand. They take on Iraq in their first match here which should be a tough test for Igor Stimac and his men. The team did well playing competitive football against some quality nations but with all due respect to them, Iraq will pose a different challenge considering their level. They are ranked 70th in the world and managed by Spaniard Jesus Casas. Iraq versus India will be telecasted on Eurosport from 4:00 pm IST. Indian Football Team Captain Sunil Chhetri, Wife Sonam Bhattacharya Welcome Baby Boy.

India will be without the services of skipper Sunil Chettri, who is vital for them going forward. Manvir Singh is likely to lead the attack for the Blue Tigers with Lallianzuala Chhangte and Ashique Kuruniyan on the flanks. Shahal Abdul Samad is the playmaker in the side but it will be interesting to see if he gets a game in considering India will not be attacking much. Anirudh Thapa in the middle will break up opposition play. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in goal should expect a busy day at work.

Aymen Hussein, the 27-year-old striker for Iraq, is their main man going forward and it will not be a surprise if is on the scoresheet. Bayesh in midfield likes to venture forward and can occupy the spot out wide if an opportunity arises. Hussein Ali Al-Saedi is another key player in the attacking third for the team.

When is India vs Iraq, King's Cup 2023 Semifinal Football Match? Know Date, Time and Venue

The India vs Iraq semifinal match in King's Cup 2023 is set to be held on September 7, 2023. The match will be played at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Thailand and it will start at 4:00 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).  Bhubaneswar, Guwahati To Host India’s First Two Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027.

India vs Iraq King's Cup 2023 Semifinal Football Match Live TV Channel Telecast

Eurosport is the official broadcast partner of the the tournament in India. Fans can watch the live TV telecast of the India vs Iraq semifinal football match in King's Cup  2023 on Eurosport TV.

India vs Iraq King's Cup 2023 Semifinal Football Match Live Streaming Online

While Eurosport TV will provide the live telecast of the IND vs IRQ football match, the live streaming online will be available on FIFA Plus. Fans can access FIFA Plus to watch the lND vs IRQ King's Cup football match live streaming online for free. It should be a game dominated by Iraq from start to finish and they should secure an easy 2-0 win here.

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