Pakistan to face Iraq, Cambodia, Oman in AFC U23 Qualifiers
ISLAMABAD ; By Nawaz Gohar ;
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.
