Media Release, May 29, 2025
The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers are set to commence from September with Pakistan placed in Group G alongside Iraq, Cambodia, and Oman. Hosted in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the group-stage fixtures will unfold between 3 and 9 September 2025.
Pakistan’s campaign begins on 3 September against Iraqi side, followed by a second group match against hosts Cambodia on 6 September. The team will wrap up its group fixtures against Oman on 9 September. All matches will be played at a central venue in Phnom Penh, with kick-off times yet to be confirmed.
As per the tournament structure, each team in Group G will play three matches in a single round-robin format. The top team from each group, along with the best second-placed sides across all groups, will advance to the final round of the AFC U23 Asian Cup – a gateway to the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.
