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Player to watch: Rustam Yatimov (TJK)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Rustam Yatimov (TJK)

Kuala Lumpur: Goalkeeper Rustam Yatimov will look to duplicate his 2023 heroics in Qatar when Tajikistan return to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™. 

A standout during the Central Asia side’s historic debut in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, Yatimov was instrumental in their run to the knockout stage, where he made the only save in a decisive 5-3 penalty shootout against the United Arab Emirates’ Caio Canedo to seal a memorable Round of 16 victory.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor, Fergana on shaky ground; Paro defend title

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor, Fergana on shaky ground; Paro defend title

Tehran: Tractor FC of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Neftchi Fergana in Uzbekistan saw their respective title defences come under threat following a winless week for both sides.

The Indian Super League and Bangladesh Football Premier League both kicked off as Paro FC wrapped up the Bhutan Premier League championship for the sixth straight time, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Qualifiers - Group A: Korea Republic 9-0 Jordan; Tajikistan 5-0 UAE

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Korea Republic 9-0 Jordan; Tajikistan 5-0 UAE

Dushanbe: Korea Republic confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Jordan 9-0 on Sunday to complete their Group A qualifying campaign unbeaten.

Korea Republic finished with a perfect nine points, with Jordan on four. Tajikistan, meanwhile, ended their campaign on a positive note after defeating United Arab Emirates 5-0.

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Dushanbe: Korea Republic placed themselves in pole position to advance after easing to a 6-0 win against Tajikistan in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group A tie on Thursday.

On maximum points after two matches, Korea Republic face Jordan - who defeated the United Arab Emirates 6-0 - on Sunday with the East Asian side only needing a draw to qualify for the Finals.

Son charts history; Tajikistan edge China PR

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Son charts history; Tajikistan edge China PR

Yongin: Son Heung-min became Korea Republic’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer as the Taeguk Warriors defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday.

Son opened the scoring in the sixth minute with his 59th international goal before substitute Oh Se-hun sealed the victory at the hour mark.

Qualifiers - Group A: Korea Republic 16-0 UAE; Jordan 1-1 Tajikistan

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Qualifiers - Group A: Korea Republic 16-0 UAE; Jordan 1-1 Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Korea Republic made a blistering start to their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Group A campaign, cruising to a 16-0 victory over United Arab Emirates on Monday.

Tajikistan fought back to hold Jordan to a 1-1 stalemate in the other group fixture.

Ueda powers resilient Japan; Palestine beat Tajikistan; Korea Republic fall

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Ueda powers resilient Japan; Palestine beat Tajikistan; Korea Republic fall

Kuala Lumpur: Japan made it back-to-back victories after coming from behind to defeat Venezuela 2-1 in their men's international friendly on Monday.

In Suwon, Korea Republic suffered a 4-1 defeat against Uruguay, while Palestine scored twice in the second half to overcome Tajikistan 4-2 at the Tongliang Long Stadium in Chongqing.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issy-Kul, Fergana stream ahead, Istiklol go off track

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Issy-Kul, Fergana stream ahead, Istiklol go off track

Bishkek: FC Bars Issyk-Kul and PFC Neftchi stayed on course for second consecutive titles in Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan respectively while FC Istiklol, looking for a 12th straight trophy, saw their championship bid derailed in Tajikistan.

The domestic league in Sri Lanka wrapped up its first round, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Kyrgyz Republic defeat Tajikistan to clinch maiden title

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Kyrgyz Republic defeat Tajikistan to clinch maiden title

Tashkent: Kyrgyz Republic were crowned CAFA U17 Women’s Championship 2026 champions after defeating Tajikistan 2-0 in their final match on Saturday. 

Goals from Perizat Zairbekova and Akak Ishembieva secured the victory, with Antonio Mesa’s side finishing the four-team tournament unbeaten on seven points. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor in fine form; Nasaf stun Fergana

Tehran: Tractor FC’s quest for a second Iran Pro League title gained traction as the defending champions stretched their unbeaten start to six matches. 

PFC Nasaf, the 2024 Uzbekistan Super League champions defeated titleholders Neftchi Fergana, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 0-1 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-3 Afghanistan

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Jordan 0-1 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-3 Afghanistan

Isa Town: Afghanistan put on a spirited performance to beat Bahrain 3-1 to sign off on their Group D campaign at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday. 

The result earned Kourosh Barmak’s side their first win, ahead of Bahrain on goal difference and three points adrift of table-toppers Tajikistan, who were made to slog for a 1-0 win over Jordan in the earlier match. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 1-4 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-2 Jordan

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group D: Afghanistan 1-4 Tajikistan; Bahrain 1-2 Jordan

Isa Town: Jordan scored in the dying seconds to beat Bahrain 2-1 and claim their second Group D win at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Thursday.

Saoud Abu Zaid’s injury-time goal put Ibrahim Jaber’s side three points clear at the top and primed to make their fifth consecutive final.

Tajikistan defeated Afghanistan 4-1 in the earlier meeting and will take on Jordan on Sunday while Bahrain will aim for victory against Afghanistan, with only the group winners assured of advancing automatically.