2025 CAFA Nations Cup squads

The following is a list of squads for each nation competing in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, held from 29 August to 8 September in the cities of Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Hisor, Tajikistan.[1][2] The age listed for each player is on 29 August 2025, the first day of the tournament.[3][4][5] Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. A flag is included for coaches that are of a different nationality than their own national team. Each team was required to register a preliminary squad of up to 35 players, three of whom had to be goalkeepers, from which the matchday squad could be selected on a match-by-match basis.[6]

Afghanistan

The Afghanistan squad of 23 players was announced by CAFA on 27 August 2025.[7][8]

Head coach: Italy Vincenzo Annese

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Faisal Hamidi (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997 9 0 Afghanistan Football Federation FC Sorkh Poshan Herat
22 1GK Keyvan Mottaghian (2003-03-16) 16 March 2003 1 0 Free agent
23 1GK Eisa Azizi (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 0 0 Football Australia Glenorchy Knights

4 2DF Mahboob Hanifi (1996-03-22) 22 March 1996 17 0 Afghanistan Football Federation Abu Muslim
21 2DF Sharif Muhammad (captain) (1989-02-15) 15 February 1989 31 2 Russian Football Union SKA Rostov-na-Donu
3 2DF Amid Arezou (1996-06-05) 5 June 1996 2 0 Norwegian Football Federation Arendal
5 2DF Rohollah Iqbalzadeh (1995-12-14) 14 December 1995 3 0 Norwegian Football Federation Heimdal
12 2DF Said Aref (2003-07-07) 7 July 2003 1 0 Free agent
20 2DF Thomas Safari (1996-05-14) 14 May 1996 1 0 Canadian Soccer Association Alliance Soccer Laval
2 2DF Elias Mansor (2006-11-17) 17 November 2006 1 0 The Football Association Millwall U21

14 3MF Nazary Zelfegar (1995-01-01) 1 January 1995 21 1 Afghanistan Football Federation Abu Muslim
8 3MF Rahmat Akbari (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 11 1 Football Australia Gold Coast Knights
15 3MF Mohammad Naeem Rahimi (1994-04-04) 4 April 1994 8 0 Football Australia Bulleen Lions
16 3MF Ali Reza Panahi (2000-08-22) 22 August 2000 1 0 Afghanistan Football Federation Abu Muslim
13 3MF Yama Sherzad (2001-06-19) 19 June 2001 5 0 Swiss Football Association FC Prishtina Bern
17 3MF Sayed Mortaza Fatemi (1999-05-10) 10 May 1999 1 0 Football Australia Malvern City

10 4FW Taufee Skandari (1999-04-02) 2 April 1999 13 0 Afghanistan Football Federation Abu Muslim
19 4FW Omid Musawi (2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 16 0 Football Association of Malaysia Selangor
18 4FW Hossein Zamani (2002-01-19) 19 January 2002 5 1 Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina FK Zvijezda 09
7 4FW Mosawer Ahadi (2000-03-08) 8 March 2000 14 0 Football Association of Finland JäPS
11 4FW Maziar Kouhyar (1997-09-30) 30 September 1997 11 0 The Football Association Notts County
6 4FW Habibullah Hotak (2007-05-17) 17 May 2007 0 0 Afghanistan Football Federation Abu Muslim
9 4FW Mohammad Arezou (1988-12-29) 29 December 1988 28 9 Norwegian Football Federation Grane Arendal

India

The India squad of 23 players was announced by AIFF on 25 August 2025, and by CAFA on 27 August 2025.[9][10]

Head coach: Khalid Jamil

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (1992-02-03) 3 February 1992 76 0 All India Football Federation Bengaluru
13 1GK Hrithik Tiwari (2002-01-10) 10 January 2002 0 0 All India Football Federation Goa
23 1GK Amrinder Singh (1993-05-27) 27 May 1993 14 0 All India Football Federation Odisha

2 2DF Rahul Bheke (1990-12-06) 6 December 1990 38 3 All India Football Federation Bengaluru
3 2DF Roshan Singh Naorem (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 12 0 All India Football Federation Bengaluru
4 2DF Anwar Ali (2000-08-28) 28 August 2000 27 1 All India Football Federation East Bengal
5 2DF Sandesh Jhingan (1993-07-21) 21 July 1993 67 5 All India Football Federation Goa
14 2DF Chinglensana Singh Konsham (1996-11-23) 23 November 1996 12 0 All India Football Federation Bengaluru
16 2DF Hmingthanmawia Ralte (2000-05-31) 31 May 2000 2 0 All India Football Federation Mumbai City
18 2DF Muhammad Uvais (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998 0 0 All India Football Federation Punjab

6 3MF Nikhil Prabhu (2000-10-02) 2 October 2000 1 0 All India Football Federation Punjab
8 3MF Suresh Singh Wangjam (2000-08-07) 7 August 2000 35 1 All India Football Federation Bengaluru
11 3MF Mahesh Singh Naorem (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 24 3 All India Football Federation East Bengal
15 3MF Udanta Singh Kumam (1996-06-14) 14 June 1996 51 2 All India Football Federation Goa
19 3MF Danish Farooq Bhat (1995-05-09) 9 May 1995 2 0 All India Football Federation Kerala Blasters
20 3MF Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (2001-06-21) 21 June 2001 25 0 All India Football Federation East Bengal
21 3MF Boris Singh Thangjam (2000-01-03) 3 January 2000 4 0 All India Football Federation Goa
22 3MF Ashique Kuruniyan (1997-06-14) 14 June 1997 38 2 All India Football Federation Bengaluru

7 4FW Lallianzuala Chhangte (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 44 8 All India Football Federation Mumbai City
9 4FW Vikram Partap Singh (2002-01-16) 16 January 2002 3 0 All India Football Federation Mumbai City
10 4FW Irfan Yadwad (2001-06-19) 19 June 2001 3 0 All India Football Federation Chennaiyin
12 4FW Manvir Singh Jr. (2001-06-15) 15 June 2001 3 0 All India Football Federation Jamshedpur
17 4FW Jithin M. S. (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 3 0 All India Football Federation NorthEast United

Iran

The preliminary Iran squad of 35 players was announced by CAFA on 27 August 2025, with a final 27-player squad being announced from the preliminary list by the Iranian federation ahead of the first match.[11][12] Prior to the start of the tournament, Ahmad Gohari replaced Hossein Hosseini due to injury.[13] Following the first match, Mohammad Khodabandelou and Alireza Koushki were withdrawn due to injury and replaced by Abolfazl Jalali, who had been included in the preliminary squad.[14][15]

Head coach: Amir Ghalenoei

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Payam Niazmand (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 9 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Persepolis
12 1GK Ahmad Gohari[a] (1996-01-12) 12 January 1996 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Paykan
22 1GK Nima Mirzazad (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Mes Rafsanjan

2 2DF Alireza Koushki[b] (2000-02-16) 16 February 2000 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Esteghlal
3 2DF Mohammad Naderi (1996-10-05) 5 October 1996 1 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Tractor
4 2DF Amin Hazbavi (2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 4 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Sepahan
5 2DF Ali Nemati (1996-02-07) 7 February 1996 8 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Foolad
13 2DF Hossein Kanaanizadegan (1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 59 6 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Persepolis
18 2DF Aria Yousefi (2002-04-22) 22 April 2002 7 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Sepahan
20 2DF Aref Aghasi (1997-01-02) 2 January 1997 3 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Esteghlal
21 2DF Omid Noorafkan (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 30 1 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Sepahan
23 2DF Ramin Rezaeian (1990-03-21) 21 March 1990 65 6 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Esteghlal
28 2DF Abolfazl Jalali[b] PRE (1998-06-26) 26 June 1998 6 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Esteghlal
2DF Majid Hosseini PRE (1996-06-20) 20 June 1996 28 0 Turkish Football Federation Kayserispor
2DF Danial Esmaeilifar PRE (1993-03-18) 18 March 1993 1 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Tractor

6 3MF Mehdi Tikdari (1996-07-12) 12 July 1996 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Gol Gohar
7 3MF Alireza Jahanbakhsh (1993-08-11) 11 August 1993 91 17 Free agent
11 3MF Mohammad Khodabandelou[b] (1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Persepolis
14 3MF Saman Ghoddos (1993-09-06) 6 September 1993 59 3 United Arab Emirates Football Association Ittihad Kalba
15 3MF Rouzbeh Cheshmi (1993-07-24) 24 July 1993 37 3 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Esteghlal
16 3MF Mehdi Hashemnejad (2001-10-27) 27 October 2001 2 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Tractor
17 3MF Mehran Ahmadi (1997-12-26) 26 December 1997 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Esteghlal
19 3MF Majid Aliyari (1996-03-02) 2 March 1996 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Sepahan
25 3MF Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi (2000-02-10) 10 February 2000 2 1 United Arab Emirates Football Association Ittihad Kalba
26 3MF Mohammad Ghorbani (2001-05-21) 21 May 2001 7 0 United Arab Emirates Football Association Al Wahda
27 3MF Mohammad Mohebi (1998-12-20) 20 December 1998 28 10 Russian Football Union Rostov
3MF Saeid Ezatolahi PRE (1996-10-01) 1 October 1996 77 1 United Arab Emirates Football Association Shabab Al Ahli
3MF Mehdi Ghayedi PRE (1998-12-05) 5 December 1998 27 9 United Arab Emirates Football Association Al-Nasr
3MF Allahyar Sayyadmanesh PRE (2001-06-29) 29 June 2001 8 1 Royal Belgian Football Association Westerlo
3MF Mehdi Torabi PRE (1994-09-10) 10 September 1994 51 7 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Tractor

8 4FW Ali Alipour (1995-11-11) 11 November 1995 5 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Persepolis
9 4FW Mehdi Taremi (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 94 55 Italian Football Federation Internazionale[c]
10 4FW Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (2000-10-30) 30 October 2000 7 1 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Tractor
24 4FW Shahriyar Moghanlou (1994-12-21) 21 December 1994 16 2 United Arab Emirates Football Association Ittihad Kalba
4FW Mohammad Omri PRE (2000-03-11) 11 March 2000 0 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Persepolis

PRE Preliminary squad / standby

Kyrgyzstan

The Kyrgyzstan squad of 35 players was announced by CAFA on 27 August 2025.[17]

Head coach: Urmat Abdukaimov

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Erzhan Tokotayev (2000-07-17) 17 July 2000 36 0 Uzbekistan Football Association FC Andijon
13 1GK Artem Pryadkin (2001-09-18) 18 September 2001 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union FC Bishkek City
16 1GK Ruslan Amirov (1990-10-14) 14 October 1990 5 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Abdysh-Ata Kant
1GK Omurzak Oronbaev (2004-02-26) 26 February 2004 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Ozgon

2 2DF Valery Kichin (1992-10-12) 12 October 1992 56 6 Kyrgyz Football Union Bars Issyk-Kul
3 2DF Tamirlan Kozubaev (1994-07-01) 1 July 1994 61 2 Football Association of Indonesia Persita Tangerang
5 2DF Arlen Beksulov (2002-08-17) 17 August 2002 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Talant
14 2DF Aleksandr Mishchenko (1997-07-30) 30 July 1997 29 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Dordoi Bishkek
17 2DF Ulanbek Sulaymanov (2002-10-08) 8 October 2002 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Ozgon
19 3MF Ermek Kenzhebayev (2003-04-03) 3 April 2003 12 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Alga Bishkek
20 2DF Esenbek Uson uulu (1996-06-29) 29 June 1996 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Neftchi Kochkor-Ata
27 2DF Nurbol Baktybekov (2004-02-23) 23 February 2004 1 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Alga Bishkek
2DF Aitenir Balbakov (2005-01-10) 10 January 2005 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Ilbirs Bishkek
2DF Amantur Shamurzayev (2000-01-25) 25 January 2000 6 0 Football Federation of Belarus Neman Grodno
2DF Bektur Amangeldiyev (1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union FC Kyrgyzaltyn
2DF Abrorbek Askarov (1999-08-22) 22 August 1999 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Neftchi Kochkor-Ata

4 3MF Azim Azarov (1996-09-20) 20 September 1996 6 1 Kyrgyz Football Union Muras United
6 3MF Magamed Uzdenov (1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 8 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Bars Issyk-Kul
8 3MF Eldiyar Zarypbekov (2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 16 1 Russian Football Union Chernomorets Novorossiysk
12 3MF Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (1996-03-18) 18 March 1996 46 3 Vietnam Football Federation Dong A Thanh Hoa
18 3MF Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu (1993-06-13) 13 June 1993 75 4 Kyrgyz Football Union Bars Issyk-Kul
22 3MF Amir Zhaparov (1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 3 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Muras United
23 3MF Erbol Atabaev (2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 21 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Abdysh-Ata Kant
24 3MF Nurlan Sarykbaev (1998-09-29) 29 September 1998 1 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Ozgon
25 3MF Islam Yunusov (2000-01-26) 26 January 2000 0 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Muras United
26 3MF Adil Kadyrzhanov (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 4 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Dordoi Bishkek
3MF Adilet Kanybekov (2002-11-25) 25 November 2002 1 0 Kyrgyz Football Union FC Bishkek City
3MF Suyuntbek Mamyraliev (1998-01-07) 7 January 1998 13 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Alga Bishkek

7 4FW Joel Kojo (1998-08-21) 21 August 1998 26 9 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi Fergana
9 4FW Ernist Batyrkanov (1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 33 3 Kyrgyz Football Union Dordoi Bishkek
10 4FW Gulzhigit Alykulov (2000-11-25) 25 November 2000 44 6 Russian Football Union Torpedo Moscow
11 4FW Atay Dzhumashev (1998-09-15) 15 September 1998 5 0 Kyrgyz Football Union Muras United
21 4FW Kai Merk (1998-08-28) 28 August 1998 23 3 Kyrgyz Football Union Dordoi Bishkek
4FW Nurdoolot Stalbekov (2001-09-13) 13 September 2001 4 0 Football Federation of Belarus Isloch Minsk
4FW Gulzhigit Borubaev (2000-04-22) 22 April 2000 0 0 Football Federation of Belarus Neman Grodno

Oman

The Oman squad of 30 players was announced by OFA on 19 August 2025,[18] and by CAFA on 27 August.[19] Khalid Al-Braiki withdrew injured on 31 August and was replaced by Juma Al-Habsi.[20]

Head coach: Portugal Carlos Queiroz

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini (1997-06-20) 20 June 1997 44 0 Oman Football Association Al-Shabab
18 1GK Faiz Al-Rushaidi (captain) (1988-07-19) 19 July 1988 79 0 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
22 1GK Ahmed Al-Rawahi (1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 5 0 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
99 1GK Bilal Al-Balushi (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 0 0 Oman Football Association Al-Rustaq

2 2DF Ghanim Al-Habashi (1998-08-04) 4 August 1998 5 0 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
3 2DF Thani Al-Rushaidi (1995-03-16) 16 March 1995 12 0 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
5 2DF Musab Al-Shaqsy (2000-07-01) 1 July 2000 2 0 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
6 2DF Ahmed Al-Khamisi (1991-11-26) 26 November 1991 61 0 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
13 2DF Amjad Al-Harthi (1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 37 1 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
14 2DF Ahmed Al-Kaabi (1996-09-15) 15 September 1996 49 0 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
16 2DF Juma Al-Habsi (1996-01-28) 28 January 1996 32 0 Oman Football Association Al-Nasr
17 2DF Ali Al-Busaidi (1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 102 4 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
27 2DF Mahmood Al-Mushaifri (1993-01-14) 14 January 1993 32 0 Oman Football Association Al-Shabab
2DF Khalid Al-Braiki INJ (1993-07-03) 3 July 1993 35 1 Football Association of the Czech Republic Artis Brno

4 3MF Arshad Al-Alawi (2000-04-12) 12 April 2000 60 8 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
8 3MF Zahir Al-Aghbari (1999-05-28) 28 May 1999 53 0 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
10 3MF Jameel Al-Yahmadi (1996-07-27) 27 July 1996 86 4 Oman Football Association Al-Shabab
12 3MF Abdullah Fawaz (1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 57 7 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
19 3MF Hatem Al-Rushadi (1996-02-15) 15 February 1996 9 0 Oman Football Association Al-Shabab
20 3MF Salaah Al-Yahyaei (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 67 9 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
23 3MF Harib Al-Saadi (1990-02-01) 1 February 1990 110 1 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
28 3MF Nasser Al-Rawahi (2001-06-26) 26 June 2001 3 0 Oman Football Association Al-Seeb
29 3MF Musab Al-Mamari (2000-01-22) 22 January 2000 13 0 Oman Football Association Al-Shabab
30 3MF Ahed Al-Mashaiki (2003-05-30) 30 May 2003 3 0 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
31 3MF Sultan Al-Marzouq (2004-10-23) 23 October 2004 1 0 Oman Football Association Dhofar
33 3MF Ahmed Al-Riyami (1998-09-09) 9 September 1998 0 0 Oman Football Association Al-Shabab

7 4FW Issam Al-Sabhi (1997-05-01) 1 May 1997 60 16 Iraq Football Association Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
9 4FW Mohammed Al-Ghafri (1997-05-17) 17 May 1997 24 4 Oman Football Association Al-Nahda
11 4FW Muhsen Al-Ghassani (1997-03-27) 27 March 1997 68 16 Football Association of Thailand Bangkok United
15 4FW Rabia Al-Alawi (1995-03-31) 31 March 1995 41 8 Jordan Football Association Al-Wehdat
21 4FW Abdulrahman Al-Mushaifri (1998-08-16) 16 August 1998 31 8 Football Association of the Czech Republic Artis Brno

INJ Excluded from the competition due to injury

Tajikistan

The Tajikistan squad of 35 players was announced by CAFA on 27 August 2025.[21]

Head coach: Georgia (country) Gela Shekiladze

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Rustam Yatimov (1998-07-13)13 July 1998 (aged 27) 47 0 Russian Football Union Rostov
23 1GK Mukhriddin Khasanov (2002-09-23)23 September 2002 (aged 22) 2 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
26 1GK Safarmad Ghafforov (2004-04-14)14 April 2004 (aged 21) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Barkchi Hisor
33 1GK Daler Azizov (2000-05-19)19 May 2000 (aged 25) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Khosilot Farkhor
1GK Oleg Baklov (1994-10-20)20 October 1994 (aged 30) 6 0 Russian Football Union Ufa

2 2DF Zoir Dzhuraboyev (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 26) 51 2 Uzbekistan Football Association Sogdiana Jizzakh
3 2DF Tabrez Islomov (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 27) 37 1 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
4 2DF Alidzhon Karomatullozoda (2002-05-05)5 May 2002 (aged 23) 4 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Ravshan Kulob
5 2DF Manuchekhr Safarov (2001-05-31)31 May 2001 (aged 24) 50 1 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
6 2DF Vahdat Hanonov (2000-07-25)25 July 2000 (aged 25) 40 5 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Sepahan
19 2DF Akhtam Nazarov (1992-09-29)29 September 1992 (aged 32) 93 5 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
21 2DF Daler Imomnazarov (1995-05-31)31 May 1995 (aged 30) 4 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Regar-TadAZ
2DF Fakhriddin Akhtamov (2004-11-26)26 November 2004 (aged 20) 3 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Khujand
2DF Rakhmatsho Rakhmatzoda (2004-04-06)6 April 2004 (aged 21) 3 0 Football Association of Indonesia PSIM Yogyakarta

7 3MF Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (captain) (1994-11-01)1 November 1994 (aged 30) 65 11 Bulgarian Football Union Lokomotiv Plovdiv
8 3MF Amirbek Juraboev (1996-04-13)13 April 1996 (aged 29) 63 1 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
10 3MF Alisher Dzhalilov (1993-08-29)29 August 1993 (aged 32) 32 7 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
12 3MF Alisher Shukurov (2002-03-30)30 March 2002 (aged 23) 12 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Khujand
15 3MF Shervoni Mabatshoev (2000-12-04)4 December 2000 (aged 24) 33 7 Tajikistan Football Federation Regar-TadAZ
17 3MF Ehson Panjshanbe (1999-05-12)12 May 1999 (aged 26) 61 6 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
18 3MF Shukhrat Elmurodov (2002-01-31)31 January 2002 (aged 23) 2 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Khujand
20 3MF Mekhron Madaminov (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 23) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Barkchi Hisor
3MF Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 50 3 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
3MF Amadoni Kamolov (2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 14 2 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Gol Gohar Sirjan
3MF Abdurakhmon Nozimov (1997-07-23)23 July 1997 (aged 28) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Ravshan Kulob
3MF Khayriddin Turakhonov (1996-05-24)24 May 1996 (aged 29) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Hulbuk
3MF Dzhamshed Maksumov (1999-05-05)5 May 1999 (aged 26) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Ravshan Kulob
3MF Tokhirdzhon Tagoyzoda (2001-10-09)9 October 2001 (aged 23) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Vakhsh

9 4FW Rustam Soirov (2002-09-12)12 September 2002 (aged 22) 25 5 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
11 4FW Nuriddin Khamrokulov (1999-10-25)25 October 1999 (aged 25) 26 2 Tajikistan Football Federation Vakhsh
14 4FW Sheriddin Boboev (1999-04-21)21 April 1999 (aged 26) 23 2 Tajikistan Football Federation Ravshan Kulob
22 4FW Shahrom Samiev (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 24) 42 10 Uzbekistan Football Association Khorazm
30 3MF Sunatullo Ismoilov (2002-04-28)28 April 2002 (aged 23) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation Vakhsh
4FW Manuchekhr Dzhalilov (1990-09-27)27 September 1990 (aged 34) 54 20 Tajikistan Football Federation Istiklol
4FW Mukhammadikbol Davlatov (2003-02-13)13 February 2003 (aged 22) 0 0 Tajikistan Football Federation CSKA Pamir Dushanbe

Turkmenistan

The Turkmenistan squad of 24 players was announced by CAFA on 27 August 2025.[22]

Head coach: Röwşen Meredow

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Rüstem Ahallyýew (2002-11-16) 16 November 2002 4 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
16 1GK Muhammet Öwezow (1995-05-28) 28 May 1995 0 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Şagadam
22 1GK Rasul Çaryýew (1999-09-30) 30 September 1999 10 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag

2 2DF Güýçmyrat Annagulyýew (1996-06-10) 10 June 1996 21 2 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
3 2DF Yhlas Toýjanow (2001-01-08) 8 January 2001 4 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
4 2DF Bagtyýar Gürgenow (1998-02-27) 27 February 1998 0 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Ahal
5 2DF Abdy Bäşimow (1995-12-12) 12 December 1995 20 1 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
6 2DF Berdimyrat Rejebow (1995-06-19) 19 June 1995 4 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
12 2DF Ybraýym Mämmedow (1996-01-13) 13 January 1996 9 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
15 2DF Wepa Jumaýew (2000-12-18) 18 December 2000 3 0 Football Federation of Belarus Vitebsk
20 2DF Arzuwguly Sapargulýyew (2001-07-27) 27 July 2001 2 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag

8 3MF Ahmet Ataýew (1990-09-19) 19 September 1990 35 1 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
9 3MF Gurban Annaýew (1995-05-10) 10 May 1995 0 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Ahal
10 3MF Rahman Myratberdiýew (2001-10-31) 31 October 2001 3 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Altyn Asyr
17 3MF Mirza Beknazarow (2000-05-15) 15 May 2000 8 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
18 3MF Yhlas Saparmämmedow (1997-02-25) 25 February 1997 9 1 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
21 3MF Ýazgylyç Gurbanow (1997-03-07) 7 March 1997 7 1 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
23 3MF Welmyrat Ballakow (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 12 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag

7 4FW Altymyrat Annadurdyýew (1993-04-13) 13 April 1993 36 9 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
11 4FW Didar Durdyýew (1993-07-16) 16 July 1993 19 2 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
13 4FW Mihail Titow (1997-10-18) 18 October 1997 9 2 Kyrgyz Football Union Uzgen
14 3MF Şanazar Tirkişow (1997-02-16) 16 February 1997 13 1 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
19 4FW Begenç Akmämmedow (1998-06-01) 1 June 1998 6 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag
24 4FW Şamämmet Hydyrow (2001-01-20) 20 January 2001 0 0 Football Federation of Turkmenistan Arkadag

Uzbekistan

The Uzbekistan squad of 35 players was announced by CAFA on 27 August 2025.[23]

Head coach: Timur Kapadze

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Utkir Yusupov (1991-01-04) 4 January 1991 36 0 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Foolad
12 1GK Abduvohid Nematov (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 7 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Nasaf
16 1GK Botirali Ergashev (1995-06-23) 23 June 1995 2 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi
35 1GK Vladimir Nazarov (2002-06-08) 8 June 2002 0 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor

2 2DF Abdukodir Khusanov (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004 22 0 The Football Association Manchester City
3 2DF Khojiakbar Alijonov (1997-04-19) 19 April 1997 42 2 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
4 2DF Farrukh Sayfiev (1991-01-17) 17 January 1991 61 1 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi
5 2DF Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev (2001-07-06) 6 July 2001 1 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
13 2DF Sherzod Nasrullaev (1998-07-23) 23 July 1998 26 2 Uzbekistan Football Association Nasaf
15 2DF Umar Eshmurodov (1992-11-30) 30 November 1992 35 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Nasaf
18 2DF Abdulla Abdullaev (1997-09-01) 1 September 1997 23 0 United Arab Emirates Football Association Al Fujairah
23 2DF Husniddin Aliqulov (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 30 3 Turkish Football Federation Çaykur Rizespor
24 2DF Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev (2001-02-14) 14 February 2001 17 1 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi
25 2DF Avazbek Ulmasaliev (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 0 0 Uzbekistan Football Association AGMK
27 2DF Dilshod Komilov (1999-05-16) 16 May 1999 0 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Qizilqum
30 2DF Alibek Davronov (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 3 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Nasaf
33 2DF Dilshod Saitov (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 7 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor

6 3MF Akmal Mozgovoy (2000-04-02) 2 April 2000 15 0 United Arab Emirates Football Association Baniyas
7 3MF Otabek Shukurov (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 77 8 Saudi Arabian Football Federation Al-Fayha
8 3MF Jamshid Iskanderov (1993-10-16) 16 October 1993 37 4 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi
9 3MF Odiljon Hamrobekov (1996-02-13) 13 February 1996 63 1 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Tractor
10 3MF Azizjon Ganiev (1998-02-22) 22 February 1998 15 0 United Arab Emirates Football Association Al Bataeh
11 3MF Oston Urunov (2000-12-19) 19 December 2000 33 8 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran Persepolis
17 3MF Abdurauf Buriev (2002-07-20) 20 July 2002 3 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
19 3MF Azizbek Turgunboev (1994-10-01) 1 October 1994 36 5 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
20 3MF Khojimat Erkinov (2001-05-29) 29 May 2001 35 5 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
22 3MF Abbosbek Fayzullaev (2003-10-03) 3 October 2003 27 8 Turkish Football Federation İstanbul Başakşehir
26 3MF Diyor Kholmatov (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 4 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
29 3MF Abror Ismoilov (1998-01-08) 8 January 1998 11 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi
31 3MF Ruslanbek Jiyanov (2001-06-05) 5 June 2001 3 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Navbahor
34 3MF Ibrokhim Ibrokhimov (2001-01-12) 12 January 2001 0 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor

14 4FW Eldor Shomurodov (captain) (1995-06-29) 29 June 1995 82 42 Turkish Football Federation İstanbul Başakşehir
21 4FW Igor Sergeev (1993-04-30) 30 April 1993 74 20 Uzbekistan Football Association Pakhtakor
28 4FW Alisher Odilov (2001-07-15) 15 July 2001 0 0 Uzbekistan Football Association Neftchi
32 4FW Khusayin Norchaev (2002-02-06) 6 February 2002 1 1 Uzbekistan Football Association Nasaf

Notes

  1. ^ Prior to the start of the tournament, Ahmad Gohari replaced Hossein Hosseini due to injury.[13]
  2. ^ a b c Following the first match, Mohammad Khodabandelou and Alireza Koushki were withdrawn due to injury and replaced by Abolfazl Jalali, who had been included in the preliminary squad.[14][15]
  3. ^ Taremi signed with Olympiacos during the tournament on 31 August 2025.[16]

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