Pakistan face Iraq, Cambodia, Oman in AFC U23 qualifiers

Pakistan face Iraq, Cambodia, Oman in AFC U23 qualifiers

The 2026 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 Iraq, 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.

A total 44 teams in 11 groups are taking part. The top team from each group, along with the four best second-placed sides across all 11 groups, will advance to the final round of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia in January next year.