Following the historical reforms introduced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Youth Asian Cup has taken on a new and exciting format. This edition of the championship stands out completely from previous ones, not only in terms of the final stage but also in the organization of the qualification matches.

The youth national team of Turkmenistan will also face the strongest opponents in the qualifying stage of the competition and fight for a ticket to the finals.

Tournament groups and important information:

  • Turkmenistan's Group: Our compatriots are placed in Group "F", and their rivals will be strong national teams such as Iraq, Thailand, and the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
  • Timing of the Final Stage: March 24 – April 10, 2027.
  • Host: People's Republic of China (The main and decisive matches will be held in the city of Hangzhou).
  • Participants: A total of 16 strongest national teams will compete in the final stage. China participates directly as the host, while the remaining 15 teams will be determined based on the results of the qualifying stage.
  • A Major Ticket to the World Cup: The aspect that enhances the significance of this tournament even further is that the national teams finishing in the top 4 positions in the Asian Cup (i.e., reaching the semifinals) will gain a direct qualification to the 2027 FIFA U20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

We wish our young football players success in the Asian Championship qualifying matches and hope they secure a historical qualification!