News ID: 360

Date: 21 July 2025 - 13:58

CAFA Nations Cup 2025

Iran to Compete in Group B

Tournament to kick off on August 29 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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.