Syria vs Japan in the U23 Asia Cup: Date and Broadcasting Channels

SadaNews - The Syrian U23 national team will begin its journey in the U23 Asia Cup with a strong match against their Japanese counterparts, the defending champions of the last edition (Qatar 2024), in an anticipated match as part of the group stage.

The tournament's draw placed the Qasioun Eagles in Group B alongside Japan, the second-ranked Asian team, as well as Qatar and the UAE. The Syrian team faces a tough challenge in their opening match against the "Japanese computers"; however, the ambition to achieve a positive result at the start of the tournament remains alive among the youth of Syria.

Time of the Match: Syria vs Japan in the U23 Asia Cup

The match between Syria and Japan will take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the secondary stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The match will kick off at 14:30 local time in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria, and 12:30 in Morocco and Algeria.

Broadcasting Channels for Syria vs Japan Match

beIN Sports channels will exclusively broadcast the U23 Asia Cup, with the match airing on channel:

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The website Al Jazeera Net will also provide live coverage of the match minute by minute.

Syrian Preparations and Ambition to Advance from the Group Stage

The Syrian U23 national team has completed a closed training camp in Qatar as part of its preparations for participation in the continental tournament taking place in Saudi Arabia. During the camp, they played two friendly matches, losing the first against South Korea (1-0) before winning the second against Vietnam (2-1).

Syrian coach Jihad Hussein expressed optimism about the level of his players, noting that the match against South Korea was an "important technical test before the Asian challenge," affirming that playing against strong teams contributes to enhancing both technical and physical readiness.

Hussein also expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere of the Doha camp and the players' performance.

The Syrian team includes a group of young names, some of whom play in European leagues, such as Alan Abdi of the Dutch club Roda and Hozan Osman with Swiss club Paradiso, alongside prominent figures in Arab leagues, which has boosted the hopes of the Syrian sports community for a positive participation and going far in the Asian tournament.

Source: Al Jazeera