Korea Republic vs Yemen at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium — Jan 10

About the Match

One of the tournament's clearest mismatches on paper opens Group E life for both teams: Korea Republic take on Yemen on January 10, 2027 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, kicking off at 4:00 PM local time. Korea Republic are among Asia's genuine heavyweights, a regular at the World Cup and a perennial contender at this competition, while Yemen arrive as underdogs looking to make their presence felt on a stage this size. In a Group E that also features the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam, the maths matters from the first whistle: the top two finishers advance straight to the knockout rounds, with the best third-placed teams across the groups also in the mix. Korea will be expected to start strongly, but Yemen have every incentive to frustrate a favourite and keep their own qualification hopes alive in a group where third place could still be enough.

Why Buy Korea Republic vs Yemen Tickets Early

Whenever Korea Republic play, demand follows. Their global profile and sizeable diaspora draw neutrals and travelling fans alike, and a fixture in a 60,000-seat arena in Jeddah gives that appetite room to build. Yemen supporters, energised by a rare outing at a tournament of this scale, add their own colour to the demand. The strongest sight-line categories tend to move first when a marquee name is involved, and once a tier is gone it seldom reappears in general sale. Booking early lets you keep a group together, choose the stand you want and avoid the crush of last-minute buyers. Prices track demand rather than any set timetable, so the real advantage of acting now is control — securing your preferred seats while the full spread of categories remains open rather than settling for whatever is left.

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium & Matchday Experience

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium stands off Al Madinah Road on the northern edge of Jeddah, a modern arena purpose-built for occasions like this and easy to reach from the wider city. With a capacity of 60,000, it offers the scale and acoustics to generate a genuine tournament atmosphere, and a marquee side like Korea Republic on the opening matchday should draw a large, vocal crowd. Expect an electric backdrop as Korean supporters fill the stands and Yemen's followers seek to make themselves heard against the odds. Check our venue guide for directions, gates and arrival tips so you can settle in before the teams emerge.

Ticket Categories & Availability

Sight-lines drive the pricing structure here. At the top end sit the premium central blocks level with the halfway line, prized for their commanding angle on the pitch; from there the categories step down through the flanks to the more accessible ends, where support gathers behind each goal. A venue of 60,000 leaves plenty of choice at first, yet the sharpest angles are exactly what a Korea Republic draw claims earliest, so it is worth weighing the tiers before the leading blocks empty. Delivery is handled digitally rather than on paper, and most ticket types carry a transfer facility that lets you reassign a seat if someone drops out. Only genuine, on-sale stock is shown, and grouping everyone into a single order is the dependable way to keep your party together.

Delivery, Returns & Guarantees

Secure Booking & Delivery

Reassurance is built into every stage of the purchase. Your card details pass through an encrypted gateway, and the moment the order settles a confirmation lands in your inbox describing precisely how the mobile tickets will reach you before the match — held on your device, with no paperwork to manage. Help is a message away at any hour, whether the question comes before or after you pay. It is worth a glance at the full match schedule to line up other group-stage games while you are here, and the about the tournament page explains the format and how Group E slots into the competition. Should something remain unclear, the FAQ works through the usual points.