Web Desk July 30, 2025, 11:52 a.m.
The tournament, which will start on August 29, 2025, will last until September 8. India was allowed to participate in the tournament after Malaysia withdrew. Malaysia had announced its withdrawal on July 15 due to logistical issues and difficulties in the availability of players. The eight teams will be divided into two groups for the round of 16 matches. Group A includes Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Oman, while Group B includes India, Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan. India will play its first match on August 29. India will face hosts Tajikistan in the match. They will then face Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4. India is currently ranked 133rd in the FIFA rankings. Additionally, the question of who the head coach is needs to be answered.
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