The 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, Central Asia’s premier football tournament, will be held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from August 29 to September 7 (7–17 Shahrivar 1404 in the Iranian calendar), as announced by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI).

Team Iran has been drawn into Group B, where they will face Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Malaysia. Group A includes Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Oman.

🏆 CAFA 2025 Group Stage Fixtures:

Friday, August 29

• Tajikistan vs. Malaysia

• Iran vs. Afghanistan

Saturday, August 30

• Uzbekistan vs. Oman

• Kyrgyz Republic vs. Turkmenistan

Monday, September 1

• Malaysia vs. Iran

• Afghanistan vs. Tajikistan

Tuesday, September 2

• Oman vs. Kyrgyz Republic

• Turkmenistan vs. Uzbekistan

Thursday, September 4

• Tajikistan vs. Iran

• Afghanistan vs. Malaysia

Friday, September 5

• Uzbekistan vs. Kyrgyz Republic

• Turkmenistan vs. Oman

🏅 Finals – Monday, September 8 (17 Shahrivar)

• 3rd Place Playoff

• Final in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, between the winners of Group A and Group B

This year’s tournament serves as a valuable preparation ground for participating nations ahead of upcoming continental and global competitions, including AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and World Cup campaigns.