South Korea vs Ghana – World Cup: Team news, start time, channel
South Korea and Ghana play their second Group H fixture at the World Cup… but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
- South Korea take on Ghana on Monday in their second Group H fixtures
- They play at 1pm (UK), 8am (US) and 12am on Tuesday (Australian Eastern Time)
- The game is taking place at the Education City Stadium, which holds 40,000
- Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
South Korea take on Ghana in their second Group H fixture of the World Cup at the Education City Stadium on Monday.
Paulo Bento’s side drew 0-0 with Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Thursday in a tight clash that was lacking quality at the sharp end of the pitch for both outfits.
It was a good result for South Korea against their South American counterparts who are ranked 14 places above them in the FIFA World Rankings, keeping their qualification hopes alive.
South Korea face Ghana on Monday after drawing their World Cup opener with Uruguay 0-0
The African side faced Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in their first game, narrowly losing 3-2
The state of play in Group H after the first round of fixtures at the Qatar 2022 World Cup
They face a Ghana side who gave one of the tournament favourites Portugal a huge scare, as they went down 3-2 to Cristiano Ronaldo and co.
Otto Addo’s side are the youngest team competing at this year’s World Cup and will hope to bounce back from that defeat on Monday.
With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.
The game takes place on Monday November 28. The game will start at 1pm GMT, 8am EST and 12am on Tuesday for Australian Eastern Time.
Date: Monday November 28
Time: 1pm (UK), 8am (EST) and 12am on Tuesday (Australian Eastern Time)
How to watch the match?
The game between South Korea vs Ghana will be aired live on BBC for UK viewers. If you are looking to stream the game, you need to head to BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website.
The game will be free to watch for all UK viewers with a TV License. Meanwhile, the following stations will be airing the game for American viewers: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium.
The game will be aired on BBC in the UK, while you can also stream the action on BBC iPlayer
Australian viewers can tune into the game via SBS, who will be televising every match during the 2022 World Cup. SBS On Demand will also stream the Qatar vs Ecuador fixture for those on the move.
If you’re unable to watch the game live, you can relive the action via the FIFA YouTube Channel (Worldwide). The official YouTube channel will be posting highlight reels after each game.
Where is South Korea vs Ghana being played?
South Korea vs Ghana is taking place at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Doha.
The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 and is hosting eight World Cup games, up until the quarter-final stage.
It is located just outside of Doha, in the middle of several Qatari universities and has been called the ‘Diamond in the Desert’.
The FIFA Club World Cup final was played at the Education City Stadium in 2021 and like several other venues at the tournament, its capacity will be halved after the World Cup.
Location: Al Rayyan, Doha
Stadium: Education City Stadium
The game is set to take place at the Education City Stadium which holds 40,000 people
South Korea vs Ghana Team News
The headline name within the South Korea squad is Tottenham star Son Heung-min, who recovered from a fractured eye socket he suffered in the Champions League clash with Marseille earlier this month to be fit for the World Cup.
He is wearing a protective mask at the tournament, while there is further Premier League presence in the South Korean squad with Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan.
Son Heung-min is South Korea’s superstar and key player after recovering from injury
Ghana are spearheaded by former Swansea City and West Ham forward Andre Ayew, who recently became the most-capped player in history for the Black Stars
Ghana are spearheaded by former Swansea City and West Ham forward Andre Ayew, who recently became the most-capped player in history for the Black Stars.
He will be expected to add quality along with his brother, Jordan, and Ajax breakout star Mohammed Kudus.
South Korea squad
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu, Jo Hyeon-woo, Song Bum-keun
Defenders: Kim Min-jae, Kim Jin-su, Hong Chul, Kim Moon-hwan, Yoon Jong-gyu, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Tae-hwan, Kwon Kyung-won, Cho Yu-min
Midfielders: Jung Woo-young, Na Sang-ho, Paik Seung-ho, Son Jun-ho, Song Min-kyu, Kwon Chang-hoon, Lee Jae-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom, Jeong Woo-yeong, Lee Kang-in
Forwards: Hwang Ui-jo, Cho Gue-sung , Son Heung-min
Ghana squad
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Danlad Ibrahim, Manaf Nurudeen
Defenders: Joseph Aidoo, Daniel Amartey, Abdul-Rahman Baba, Alexander Djiku, Tariq Lamptey, Gideon Mensah, Denis Odoi, Mohammed Salisu, Alidu Seidu.
Midfielders: Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Elisha Owusu, Thomas Partey, Salis Abdul Samed.
Forwards: Daniel Afriyie, Jordan Ayew, Osman Bukari, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Antoine Semenyo, Kamal Sowah, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Inaki Williams.
Head-to-head record
Otto Addo’s Ghana side are the youngest side to be competing at the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Group H fixtures
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