2025 CAFA Nations Cup squads

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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]

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Afghanistan

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

Head coach: Flag of Italy.svg Vincenzo Annese

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Faisal Hamidi (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997 (age 28)90 Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg FC Sorkh Poshan Herat
221 GK Keyvan Mottaghian (2003-03-16) 16 March 2003 (age 22)10 Free agent
231 GK Eisa Azizi (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenorchy Knights

42 DF Mahboob Hanifi (1996-03-22) 22 March 1996 (age 29)170 Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg Abu Muslim
212 DF Sharif Muhammad (captain) (1989-02-15) 15 February 1989 (age 36)312 Flag of Russia.svg SKA Rostov-na-Donu
32 DF Amid Arezou (1996-06-05) 5 June 1996 (age 29)20 Flag of Norway.svg Arendal
52 DF Rohollah Iqbalzadeh (1995-12-14) 14 December 1995 (age 29)30 Flag of Norway.svg Heimdal
122 DF Said Aref (2003-07-07) 7 July 2003 (age 22)10 Free agent
202 DF Thomas Safari (1996-05-14) 14 May 1996 (age 29)10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alliance Soccer Laval
22 DF Elias Mansor (2006-11-17) 17 November 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of England.svg Millwall U21

143 MF Nazary Zelfegar (1995-01-01) 1 January 1995 (age 30)211 Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg Abu Muslim
83 MF Rahmat Akbari (2000-06-20) 20 June 2000 (age 25)111 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Knights
153 MF Mohammad Naeem Rahimi (1994-04-04) 4 April 1994 (age 31)80 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bulleen Lions
163 MF Ali Reza Panahi (2000-08-22) 22 August 2000 (age 25)10 Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg Abu Muslim
133 MF Yama Sherzad (2001-06-19) 19 June 2001 (age 24)50 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg FC Prishtina Bern
173 MF Sayed Mortaza Fatemi (1999-05-10) 10 May 1999 (age 26)10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Malvern City

104 FW Taufee Skandari (1999-04-02) 2 April 1999 (age 26)130 Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg Abu Muslim
194 FW Omid Musawi (2001-01-01) 1 January 2001 (age 24)160 Flag of Malaysia.svg Selangor
184 FW Hossein Zamani (2002-01-19) 19 January 2002 (age 23)51 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg FK Zvijezda 09
74 FW Mosawer Ahadi (2000-03-08) 8 March 2000 (age 25)140 Flag of Finland.svg JäPS
114 FW Maziar Kouhyar (1997-09-30) 30 September 1997 (age 27)110 Flag of England.svg Notts County
64 FW Habibullah Hotak (2007-05-17) 17 May 2007 (age 18)00 Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg Abu Muslim
94 FW Mohammad Arezou (1988-12-29) 29 December 1988 (age 36)289 Flag of Norway.svg 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.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (1992-02-03) 3 February 1992 (age 33)760 Flag of India.svg Bengaluru
1 GK Amrinder Singh (1993-05-27) 27 May 1993 (age 32)140 Flag of India.svg Odisha
1 GK Hrithik Tiwari (2002-01-10) 10 January 2002 (age 23)00 Flag of India.svg Goa

2 DF Rahul Bheke (1990-12-06) 6 December 1990 (age 34)383 Flag of India.svg Bengaluru
2 DF Chinglensana Singh Konsham (1996-11-23) 23 November 1996 (age 28)120 Flag of India.svg Bengaluru
2 DF Anwar Ali (2000-08-28) 28 August 2000 (age 25)271 Flag of India.svg East Bengal
2 DF Sandesh Jhingan (1993-07-21) 21 July 1993 (age 32)675 Flag of India.svg Goa
2 DF Roshan Singh Naorem (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 (age 26)120 Flag of India.svg Bengaluru
2 DF Hmingthanmawia Ralte (2000-05-31) 31 May 2000 (age 25)20 Flag of India.svg Mumbai City
2 DF Muhammad Uvais (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998 (age 27)00 Flag of India.svg Punjab

3 MF Suresh Singh Wangjam (2000-08-07) 7 August 2000 (age 25)351 Flag of India.svg Bengaluru
3 MF Udanta Singh Kumam (1996-06-14) 14 June 1996 (age 29)512 Flag of India.svg Goa
3 MF Mahesh Singh Naorem (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 (age 26)243 Flag of India.svg East Bengal
3 MF Nikhil Prabhu (2000-10-02) 2 October 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of India.svg Punjab
3 MF Boris Singh Thangjam (2000-01-03) 3 January 2000 (age 25)40 Flag of India.svg Goa
3 MF Ashique Kuruniyan (1997-06-14) 14 June 1997 (age 28)382 Flag of India.svg Mohun Bagan
3 MF Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (2001-06-21) 21 June 2001 (age 24)250 Flag of India.svg East Bengal
3 MF Danish Farooq Bhat (1995-05-09) 9 May 1995 (age 30)20 Flag of India.svg Kerala Blasters

4 FW Lallianzuala Chhangte (1997-06-08) 8 June 1997 (age 28)448 Flag of India.svg Mumbai City
4 FW Irfan Yadwad (2001-06-19) 19 June 2001 (age 24)30 Flag of India.svg Chennaiyin
4 FW Vikram Partap Singh (2002-01-16) 16 January 2002 (age 23)30 Flag of India.svg Mumbai City
4 FW Manvir Singh Jr. (2001-06-15) 15 June 2001 (age 24)30 Flag of India.svg Jamshedpur
4 FW Jithin M. S. (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 27)30 Flag of India.svg 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.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Payam Niazmand (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 (age 30)90 Flag of Iran.svg Persepolis
1 GK Nima Mirzazad (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 (age 28)00 Flag of Iran.svg Mes Rafsanjan
1 GK Ahmad Gohari [a] (1996-01-12) 12 January 1996 (age 29)00 Flag of Iran.svg Paykan

2 DF Amin Hazbavi (2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 (age 22)40 Flag of Iran.svg Sepahan
2 DF Ali Nemati (1996-02-07) 7 February 1996 (age 29)80 Flag of Iran.svg Foolad
2 DF Aref Aghasi (1997-01-02) 2 January 1997 (age 28)30 Flag of Iran.svg Esteghlal
2 DF Omid Noorafkan (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 (age 28)301 Flag of Iran.svg Sepahan
2 DF Aria Yousefi (2002-04-22) 22 April 2002 (age 23)70 Flag of Iran.svg Sepahan
2 DF Ramin Rezaeian (1990-03-21) 21 March 1990 (age 35)656 Flag of Iran.svg Esteghlal
2 DF Hossein Kanaanizadegan (1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 (age 31)596 Flag of Iran.svg Persepolis
2 DF Mohammad Naderi (1996-10-05) 5 October 1996 (age 28)10 Flag of Iran.svg Tractor
2 DF Alireza Koushki [b] (2000-02-16) 16 February 2000 (age 25)00 Flag of Iran.svg Esteghlal
2 DF Majid Hosseini PRE (1996-06-20) 20 June 1996 (age 29)280 Flag of Turkey.svg Kayserispor
2 DF Abolfazl Jalali [b] PRE (1998-06-26) 26 June 1998 (age 27)60 Flag of Iran.svg Esteghlal
2 DF Danial Esmaeilifar PRE (1993-03-18) 18 March 1993 (age 32)10 Flag of Iran.svg Tractor

3 MF Mohammad Ghorbani (2001-05-21) 21 May 2001 (age 24)70 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al Wahda
3 MF Saman Ghoddos (1993-09-06) 6 September 1993 (age 32)593 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Ittihad Kalba
3 MF Rouzbeh Cheshmi (1993-07-24) 24 July 1993 (age 32)373 Flag of Iran.svg Esteghlal
3 MF Mehdi Hashemnejad (2001-10-27) 27 October 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Iran.svg Tractor
3 MF Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi (2000-02-10) 10 February 2000 (age 25)21 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Ittihad Kalba
3 MF Alireza Jahanbakhsh (1993-08-11) 11 August 1993 (age 32)9117 Free agent
3 MF Mohammad Mohebi (1998-12-20) 20 December 1998 (age 26)2810 Flag of Russia.svg Rostov
3 MF Mehdi Tikdari (1996-07-12) 12 July 1996 (age 29)00 Flag of Iran.svg Gol Gohar
3 MF Mehran Ahmadi (1997-12-26) 26 December 1997 (age 27)00 Flag of Iran.svg Esteghlal
3 MF Mohammad Khodabandelou [b] (1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 (age 26)00 Flag of Iran.svg Persepolis
3 MF Majid Aliyari (1996-03-02) 2 March 1996 (age 29)00 Flag of Iran.svg Sepahan
3 MF Saeid Ezatolahi PRE (1996-10-01) 1 October 1996 (age 28)771 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Shabab Al Ahli
3 MF Mehdi Ghayedi PRE (1998-12-05) 5 December 1998 (age 26)279 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al-Nasr
3 MF Allahyar Sayyadmanesh PRE (2001-06-29) 29 June 2001 (age 24)81 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Westerlo
3 MF Mehdi Torabi PRE (1994-09-10) 10 September 1994 (age 30)517 Flag of Iran.svg Tractor

4 FW Mehdi Taremi (1992-07-18) 18 July 1992 (age 33)9455 Flag of Italy.svg Internazionale [c]
4 FW Shahriyar Moghanlou (1994-12-21) 21 December 1994 (age 30)162 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Ittihad Kalba
4 FW Ali Alipour (1995-11-11) 11 November 1995 (age 29)50 Flag of Iran.svg Persepolis
4 FW Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh (2000-10-30) 30 October 2000 (age 24)71 Flag of Iran.svg Tractor
4 FW Mohammad Omri PRE (2000-03-11) 11 March 2000 (age 25)00 Flag of Iran.svg 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  [ ru ]

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: Flag of Portugal (official).svg Carlos Queiroz

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini (1997-06-20) 20 June 1997 (age 28)440 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Shabab
181 GK Faiz Al-Rushaidi (captain) (1988-07-19) 19 July 1988 (age 37)790 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
221 GK Ahmed Al-Rawahi (1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 (age 31)50 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
991 GK Bilal Al-Balushi (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 (age 29)00 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Rustaq

22 DF Ghanim Al-Habashi (1998-08-04) 4 August 1998 (age 27)50 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
32 DF Thani Al-Rushaidi (1995-03-16) 16 March 1995 (age 30)120 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
52 DF Musab Al-Shaqsy (2000-07-01) 1 July 2000 (age 25)20 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
62 DF Ahmed Al-Khamisi (1991-11-26) 26 November 1991 (age 33)610 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
132 DF Amjad Al-Harthi (1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 (age 31)371 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
142 DF Ahmed Al-Kaabi (1996-09-15) 15 September 1996 (age 28)490 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
162 DF Juma Al-Habsi (1996-01-28) 28 January 1996 (age 29)320 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nasr
172 DF Ali Al-Busaidi (1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 (age 34)1024 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
272 DF Mahmood Al-Mushaifri (1993-01-14) 14 January 1993 (age 32)320 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Shabab

43 MF Arshad Al-Alawi (2000-04-12) 12 April 2000 (age 25)608 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
83 MF Zahir Al-Aghbari (1999-05-28) 28 May 1999 (age 26)530 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
103 MF Jameel Al-Yahmadi (1996-07-27) 27 July 1996 (age 29)864 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Shabab
123 MF Abdullah Fawaz (1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 (age 28)577 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
193 MF Hatem Al-Rushadi (1996-02-15) 15 February 1996 (age 29)90 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Shabab
203 MF Salaah Al-Yahyaei (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 (age 27)679 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
233 MF Harib Al-Saadi (1990-02-01) 1 February 1990 (age 35)1101 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
283 MF Nasser Al-Rawahi (2001-06-26) 26 June 2001 (age 24)30 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Seeb
293 MF Musab Al-Mamari (2000-01-22) 22 January 2000 (age 25)130 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Shabab
303 MF Ahed Al-Mashaiki (2003-05-30) 30 May 2003 (age 22)30 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
313 MF Sultan Al-Marzouq (2004-10-23) 23 October 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of Oman.svg Dhofar
333 MF Ahmed Al-Riyami (1998-09-09) 9 September 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Shabab

74 FW Issam Al-Sabhi (1997-05-01) 1 May 1997 (age 28)6016 Flag of Iraq.svg Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
94 FW Mohammed Al-Ghafri (1997-05-17) 17 May 1997 (age 28)244 Flag of Oman.svg Al-Nahda
114 FW Muhsen Al-Ghassani (1997-03-27) 27 March 1997 (age 28)6816 Flag of Thailand.svg Bangkok United
154 FW Rabia Al-Alawi (1995-03-31) 31 March 1995 (age 30)418 Flag of Jordan.svg Al-Wehdat
214 FW Abdulrahman Al-Mushaifri (1998-08-16) 16 August 1998 (age 27)318 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Artis Brno

Tajikistan

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

Head coach: Flag of Georgia.svg Gela Shekiladze

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Rustam Yatimov (1998-07-13)13 July 1998 (aged 27)470 Flag of Russia.svg Rostov
231 GK Mukhriddin Khasanov (2002-09-23)23 September 2002 (aged 22)20 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
261 GK Safarmad Ghafforov (2004-04-14)14 April 2004 (aged 21)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Barkchi Hisor
331 GK Daler Azizov (2000-05-19)19 May 2000 (aged 25)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Khosilot Farkhor
1 GK Oleg Baklov (1994-10-20)20 October 1994 (aged 30)60 Flag of Russia.svg Ufa

22 DF Zoir Dzhuraboyev (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 26)512 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Sogdiana Jizzakh
32 DF Tabrez Islomov (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 27)371 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
42 DF Alidzhon Karomatullozoda (2002-05-05)5 May 2002 (aged 23)40 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Ravshan Kulob
52 DF Manuchekhr Safarov (2001-05-31)31 May 2001 (aged 24)501 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
62 DF Vahdat Hanonov (2000-07-25)25 July 2000 (aged 25)405 Flag of Iran.svg Sepahan
192 DF Akhtam Nazarov (1992-09-29)29 September 1992 (aged 32)935 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
212 DF Daler Imomnazarov (1995-05-31)31 May 1995 (aged 30)40 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Regar-TadAZ
2 DF Fakhriddin Akhtamov (2004-11-26)26 November 2004 (aged 20)30 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Khujand
2 DF Rakhmatsho Rakhmatzoda (2004-04-06)6 April 2004 (aged 21)30 Flag of Indonesia.svg PSIM Yogyakarta

73 MF Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (captain) (1994-11-01)1 November 1994 (aged 30)6511 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Lokomotiv Plovdiv
83 MF Amirbek Juraboev (1996-04-13)13 April 1996 (aged 29)631 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
103 MF Alisher Dzhalilov (1993-08-29)29 August 1993 (aged 32)327 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
123 MF Alisher Shukurov (2002-03-30)30 March 2002 (aged 23)120 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Khujand
153 MF Shervoni Mabatshoev (2000-12-04)4 December 2000 (aged 24)337 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Regar-TadAZ
173 MF Ehson Panjshanbe (1999-05-12)12 May 1999 (aged 26)616 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
183 MF Shukhrat Elmurodov (2002-01-31)31 January 2002 (aged 23)20 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Khujand
203 MF Mekhron Madaminov (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 23)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Barkchi Hisor
3 MF Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 (age 26)503 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
3 MF Amadoni Kamolov (2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 (age 22)142 Flag of Iran.svg Gol Gohar Sirjan
3 MF Abdurakhmon Nozimov (1997-07-23)23 July 1997 (aged 28)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Ravshan Kulob
3 MF Khayriddin Turakhonov (1996-05-24)24 May 1996 (aged 29)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Hulbuk
3 MF Dzhamshed Maksumov (1999-05-05)5 May 1999 (aged 26)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Ravshan Kulob
3 MF Tokhirdzhon Tagoyzoda (2001-10-09)9 October 2001 (aged 23)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Vakhsh

94 FW Rustam Soirov (2002-09-12)12 September 2002 (aged 22)255 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
114 FW Nuriddin Khamrokulov (1999-10-25)25 October 1999 (aged 25)262 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Vakhsh
144 FW Sheriddin Boboev (1999-04-21)21 April 1999 (aged 26)232 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Ravshan Kulob
224 FW Shahrom Samiev (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 24)4210 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Khorazm
303 MF Sunatullo Ismoilov (2002-04-28)28 April 2002 (aged 23)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Vakhsh
4 FW Manuchekhr Dzhalilov (1990-09-27)27 September 1990 (aged 34)5420 Flag of Tajikistan.svg Istiklol
4 FW Mukhammadikbol Davlatov (2003-02-13)13 February 2003 (aged 22)00 Flag of Tajikistan.svg CSKA Pamir Dushanbe

Turkmenistan

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

Head coach: Rovshen Meredov

Uzbekistan

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

Head coach: Timur Kapadze

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Utkir Yusupov (1991-01-04) 4 January 1991 (age 34)360 Flag of Iran.svg Foolad
121 GK Abduvohid Nematov (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 (age 24)70 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nasaf
161 GK Botirali Ergashev (1995-06-23) 23 June 1995 (age 30)20 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Neftchi
351 GK Vladimir Nazarov (2002-06-08) 8 June 2002 (age 23)00 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor

22 DF Abdukodir Khusanov (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004 (age 21)220 Flag of England.svg Manchester City
32 DF Khojiakbar Alijonov (1997-04-19) 19 April 1997 (age 28)422 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
42 DF Farrukh Sayfiev (1991-01-17) 17 January 1991 (age 34)611 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Neftchi
132 DF Sherzod Nasrullaev (1998-07-23) 23 July 1998 (age 27)262 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nasaf
152 DF Umar Eshmurodov (1992-11-30) 30 November 1992 (age 32)350 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nasaf
182 DF Abdulla Abdullaev (1997-09-01) 1 September 1997 (age 28)230 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al Fujairah
232 DF Husniddin Aliqulov (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 (age 26)303 Flag of Turkey.svg Çaykur Rizespor
242 DF Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev (2001-02-14) 14 February 2001 (age 24)171 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Neftchi
272 DF Dilshod Komilov (1999-05-16) 16 May 1999 (age 26)00 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Qizilqum
52 DF Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev (2001-07-06) 6 July 2001 (age 24)10 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
302 DF Alibek Davronov (2002-12-28) 28 December 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nasaf
332 DF Dilshod Saitov (1999-02-02) 2 February 1999 (age 26)70 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
252 DF Avazbek Ulmasaliev (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 (age 25)00 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg AGMK

63 MF Akmal Mozgovoy (2000-04-02) 2 April 2000 (age 25)150 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Baniyas
203 MF Khojimat Erkinov (2001-05-29) 29 May 2001 (age 24)355 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
83 MF Jamshid Iskanderov (1993-10-16) 16 October 1993 (age 31)374 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Neftchi
93 MF Odiljon Hamrobekov (1996-02-13) 13 February 1996 (age 29)631 Flag of Iran.svg Tractor
313 MF Ruslanbek Jiyanov (2001-06-05) 5 June 2001 (age 24)30 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Navbahor
173 MF Abdurauf Buriev (2002-07-20) 20 July 2002 (age 23)30 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
193 MF Azizbek Turgunboev (1994-10-01) 1 October 1994 (age 30)365 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
223 MF Abbosbek Fayzullaev (2003-10-03) 3 October 2003 (age 21)278 Flag of Turkey.svg İstanbul Başakşehir
113 MF Oston Urunov (2000-12-19) 19 December 2000 (age 24)338 Flag of Iran.svg Persepolis
73 MF Otabek Shukurov (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 (age 29)778 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Fayha
263 MF Diyor Kholmatov (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 23)40 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
293 MF Abror Ismoilov (1998-01-08) 8 January 1998 (age 27)110 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Neftchi
103 MF Azizjon Ganiev (1998-02-22) 22 February 1998 (age 27)150 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Al Bataeh

144 FW Eldor Shomurodov (captain) (1995-06-29) 29 June 1995 (age 30)8242 Flag of Turkey.svg İstanbul Başakşehir
214 FW Igor Sergeev (1993-04-30) 30 April 1993 (age 32)7420 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Pakhtakor
324 FW Khusayin Norchaev (2002-02-06) 6 February 2002 (age 23)11 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Nasaf
284 FW Alisher Odilov (2001-07-15) 15 July 2001 (age 24)00 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Neftchi

Notes

  1. Prior to the start of the tournament, Ahmad Gohari replaced Hossein Hosseini due to injury. [13]
  2. 1 2 3 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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