India in Group B with Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup 2025

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) - India has been placed in Group B of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 alongside Tajikistan, Islamic Republic of Iran, and Afghanistan. They will kick off their campaign against hosts Tajikistan on August 29 in Dushanbe.

The tournament, set for August 31 to September 8, serves as a preparatory phase for India ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round. Following their opener against Tajikistan, India will face Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the play-offs on September 8. Group winners will meet in the final held in Tashkent, while runners-up will compete for third place in Dushanbe.

Group A, meanwhile, will be contested in Tashkent and includes hosts Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and guest team Oman. India and Oman are participating as guest teams in this eight-nation event. Iran is the defending champion, having beaten Uzbekistan 1-0 in the 2023 finale.

CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Draw:

Group A (Tashkent): Uzbekistan (H), Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, Oman

Group B (Dushanbe): Tajikistan (H), IR Iran, Afghanistan, India

India’s fixtures:

Aug 29: vs Tajikistan; Sep 1: vs IR Iran; Sep 4: vs Afghanistan.

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