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Iraq Stars League, Round 1
- Cristian Barco 28'
- Ali Ahmed Alwan 62'
- Austin Amutu 90+4'
What to know
Al Shorta host Karbala in round 1 of the Iraq Stars League on Sunday 16 August 2026. Kickoff is at 21:00 Mecca time at Al-Shorta Stadium, Cairo. Al Shorta are #14 in the table and Karbala are #16.
Which channel shows Al Shorta vs Karbala?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Al Shorta- No results yet this season.
Karbala- No results yet this season.
Who is out: Al Shorta and Karbala
Al Shorta- No absences reported.
Karbala- No absences reported.
Stadium: Al-Shorta Stadium
Table: Iraq Stars League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Karma |
8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 20 |
| 2 |  Al Zawra'a |
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +12 | 18 |
| 3 |  Erbil |
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 17 |
| 4 | Al Shorta |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 5 |  Naft |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 15 |
| 6 |  Newroz SC |
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +5 | 12 |
| 7 |  Al Minaa Basra |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Al Talaba |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Al Jolan SC |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 |  Duhok |
8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |  Diala |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 |  Zakho |
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 13 |  Al Quwa Al Jawiya |
8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 14 | Ghaz Al Shamal SC |
8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 15 |  Al Mosul |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 16 |  Al Karkh |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 17 |  Al Kahrabaa |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| 18 |  Naft Maysan |
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | Al Gharraf |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 5 |
| 20 | Karbala |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
Questions and answers
What time does Al Shorta vs Karbala kick off?
Al Shorta vs Karbala kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 21:00 Mecca time (18:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Al Shorta vs Karbala?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Al Shorta vs Karbala being played?
At Al-Shorta Stadium in Cairo, which holds 10,000 people.
How can I watch Al Shorta vs Karbala if it isn't shown in my country?
Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.