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.