Tajikistan national football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Tajikistan women's national football team.

Tajikistan

Nickname(s)	The Crowns Шерони форс (Persian Lions)
Association	Tajikistan Football Federation (TFF)
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	CAFA (Central Asia)
Head coach	vacant
Captain	Parvizdzhon Umarbayev
Most caps	Akhtam Nazarov (95)
Top scorer	Manuchekhr Dzhalilov (20)
Home stadium	Pamir Stadium
FIFA code	TJK
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	106 2 (10 July 2025) [1]
Highest	99 (15 February 2024)
Lowest	180 (July 2003, October 2003)
First international
Tajikistan 2–2 Uzbekistan   (Dushanbe, Tajikistan; 17 June 1992)
Biggest win
Tajikistan 16–0 Guam   (Tabriz, Iran; 26 November 2000)
Biggest defeat
Japan 8–0 Tajikistan   (Osaka, Japan; 11 October 2011)
Asian Cup
Appearances	1 (first in 2023 )
Best result	Quarter-finals (2023)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances	4 (first in 2006 )
Best result	Champions (2006)
Asian Games
Appearances	1 (first in 1998 )
Best result	Second round (1998)
CAFA Nations Cup
Appearances	2 (first in 2023 )
Best result	Group stage (2023)

The Tajikistan national football team ^[a] represents Tajikistan in international football and is controlled by the Tajikistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Tajikistan. Tajikistan's home ground is the Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe.

History

Tajikistan played its first official game on 11 April 1994 in Tashkent as part of a regional tournament. It lost that game against Kazakhstan 0–1. ^[2] The first official competition the team entered was the qualifiers for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, when it was seeded in the 3-team Group 8 with Uzbekistan and Bahrain. Bahrain later withdrew, leaving Tajikistan to a play-off against their Middle Asian neighbors. Tajikistan won the first game 4–0, and were beaten in the away game 0–5 after extra time. It did not enter a World Cup qualifying tournament until the 1998 FIFA World Cup edition, recording 4 victories in its preliminary group stage including a 5–0 triumph over Turkmenistan, and losing only to China, which placed it second behind its eastern neighbors, and out of the tournament. ^[2]

Following Tajikistan's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, coach Mubin Ergashev and his staff were relieved of their duties. ^[3]

Tajikistan were drawn into a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification group with the Philippines, Yemen and Nepal. Following defeat to the Philippines on 27 March 2018, confirming Tajikistan's failure to qualify for the Asian Cup, manager Khakim Fuzailov resigned. ^[4]

After failing to have a direct spot for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan hired Croatian manager Petar Šegrt, and Tajikistan took part in the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification, joining with Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the third round was played in a single round-robin group format with a centralised host, which Tajikistan's group saw its neighbour Kyrgyzstan hosting it. Tajikistan defeated Myanmar (4–0) and Singapore (1–0), before holding neighbour Kyrgyzstan to a goalless draw, topping the group and, after failing in 5 previous attempts, Tajikistan was able to qualify to its first-ever AFC Asian Cup and a major tournament in 2023. Tajikistan was invited to the 2022 King's Cup in Thailand held in September 2022 where Tajikistan defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–1 and sees them advanced to the final defeating Malaysia in the penalty shootout winning their second international trophy. ^[5]

In the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history after losing 1–0 to the eventual runner-up Jordan due to a 66th minute own goal from Vahdat Hanonov. Their coach, Petar Šegrt, left his post at the end of this epic campaign due to the expiry of his contract ^[6] and was replaced by his assistant Gela Shekiladze.

In June 2025, it was announced that Tajikistan would co-host the second edition of the CAFA Nations Cup alongside Uzbekistan. ^[7]

Kit

In September 2017, Tajikistan's kit was supplied by Chinese sporting apparel company Li-Ning. ^[8]

Results and fixtures

Main articles: Tajikistan national football team fixtures and results and Tajikistan national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

Lebanon   v   Tajikistan

4 September 2024 Merdeka Tournament SF	Lebanon	1–0	Tajikistan	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13:30  UTC+5	Ayoub 13'	Report		Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium Attendance: 460

Tajikistan   v   Philippines

8 September 2024 Merdeka Tournament Third place	Tajikistan	0–0 (4–3 p)	Philippines	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
16:30  UTC+5				Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
	Penalties
	Nazarov Umarbayev Sharipov Safarov Shukurov		Tabinas Gayoso Tabinas Monis Rontini

Syria   v   Tajikistan

11 October 2024 King's Cup SF	Syria	1–0	Tajikistan	Songkhla, Thailand
14:30  UTC+5	Osman 35'	Report		Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium

Tajikistan   v   Philippines

14 October 2024 King's Cup Third place	Tajikistan	0–3	Philippines	Songkhla, Thailand
14:30  UTC+5			Holtmann 47' J. Tabinas 58' Bailey 62'	Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium

Tajikistan   v     Nepal

13 November Friendly	Tajikistan	4–0	Nepal	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
18:00  UTC+5	Mabatshoev 19', 44' A.Dzhalilov 29', 50'	Report		Stadium: Pamir Stadium

Tajikistan   v   Afghanistan

19 November Friendly	Tajikistan	3–1	Afghanistan	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
18:00  UTC+5	Juraboev 11' Samiev 27' Yatimov  39' Soirov 70'	Report	Asekzai 37'	Stadium: Pamir Stadium

2025

Tajikistan   v   Belarus

20 March Friendly	Tajikistan	0–5	Belarus	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
16:00  UTC+5		Report	Lisakovich 64' Melnichenko 73' Yablonsky 84' Sedko 87' Barkouski 90+2'	Stadium: Pamir Stadium Attendance: 6,300 Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)

Tajikistan   v   Timor-Leste

25 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Tajikistan	1–0	Timor-Leste	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
16:00  UTC+5	Hanonov 3'	Report		Stadium: Pamir Stadium Attendance: 8,520 Referee: Seyedvahid Kazemi (Iran)

Cambodia   v   Tajikistan

5 June Friendly	Cambodia	1–2	Tajikistan	Phnom Penh, Cambodia
17:00  UTC+5	Ratanak 71'	Report	Samiev 51' Panjshanbe 63'	Stadium: Olympic Stadium Attendance: 13,780

Philippines   v   Tajikistan

10 June 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Philippines	2–2	Tajikistan	Capas, Philippines
17:00  UTC+8	Kristensen 28', 79'	Report	Mabatshoyev 30' Umarbayev 42' (pen.)	Stadium: New Clark City Athletics Stadium Attendance: 10,854 Referee: Hasan Akrami (Iran)

Tajikistan   v   India

29 August 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Tajikistan	1–2	India	Hisor, Tajikistan
20:30  UTC+5	Samiev 23'	Report	Anwar 5' Jhingan 13'	Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Attendance: 17,450 Referee: Firdavs Nosafarov (Uzbekistan)

Tajikistan   v   Afghanistan

1 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Tajikistan	2–0	Afghanistan	Hisor, Tajikistan
20:30  UTC+5	Panjshanbe 24' (pen.) Mabatshoyev 90+3'	Report		Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Attendance: 15,265

Tajikistan   v   Iran

4 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Tajikistan	2–2	Iran	Hisor, Tajikistan
20:30  UTC+5	Samiev 58' Dzhuraboyev 77'	Report	Me.Mohebi 38' Mo.Mohebi 47'	Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Attendance: 18,200

Tajikistan   v   Maldives

9 October 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Tajikistan	v	Maldives	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
--:--  UTC+6				Stadium: Pamir Stadium

Maldives   v   Tajikistan

14 October 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Maldives	v	Tajikistan	Malé, Maldives
20:00  UTC+8				Stadium: National Football Stadium

Timor-Leste   v   Tajikistan

18 November 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Timor-Leste	v	Tajikistan	Bangkok, Thailand
20:00  UTC+8				Stadium: Insee Chantarasatit Stadium

2026

Tajikistan   v   Philippines

31 March 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Tajikistan	v	Philippines	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
--:--  UTC+5:30				Stadium: Pamir Stadium

Coaching staff

Petar Šegrt became the manager of Tajikistan in 2022

As of 9 September 2025, the Tajikistan national football team has no coaching staff. ^[9]

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

• Sharif Nazarov (1992–1994)
• Vladimir Ghulamhaydarov (1994–1995)
• Abdulla Muradov (1996)
• Zair Babayev (1997–1998)
• Sharif Nazarov (1999)
• Salahiddin Ghafurov (2000–2002)
• Sharif Nazarov (2003)
• Zair Babayev (2004)
• Sharif Nazarov (2004–2006)
• Mahmadjan Habibullayev (2007)
• Pulad Qadirov (2008–2011)
• Alimjan Rafiqov (2011–2012)
• Kemal Alispahić (2012)
• Nikola Kavazović (2012–2013)
• Mubin Ergashev (2013)
• Mukhsin Mukhamadiev (2013–2015)
• Mubin Ergashev (2015–2016)
• Hakim Fuzaylov (2016–2018)
• Alisher Tuhtayev (2018)
• Usmon Toshev (2018–2021)
• Mubin Ergashev (2021)
• Petar Šegrt (2022–2024)
• Gela Shekiladze (2024–2025)

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called for Tajikistan's matches against India, Afghanistan and Iran in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, on 29 August and 1 & 4 September. ^[10]

Caps and goals updated as of 4 September 2025, after the match against Iran.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1 GK	Rustam Yatimov	(1998-07-13) 13 July 1998 (age 27)	48	0	Rostov
23	1 GK	Mukhriddin Khasanov	(2002-09-23) 23 September 2002 (age 22)	3	0	Istiklol
26	1 GK	Safarmad Ghafforov	(2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Barkchi Hisor
33	1 GK	Daler Azizov	(2000-05-19) 19 May 2000 (age 25)	1	0	Khosilot Farkhor
	1 GK	Oleg Baklov	(1994-10-20) 20 October 1994 (age 30)	6	0	Ufa
2	2 DF	Zoir Dzhuraboyev	(1998-09-16) 16 September 1998 (age 26)	54	3	Sogdiana Jizzakh
3	2 DF	Tabrez Islomov	(1998-06-06) 6 June 1998 (age 27)	39	1	Istiklol
4	2 DF	Alidzhon Karomatullozoda	(2002-05-05) 5 May 2002 (age 23)	6	0	Ravshan Kulob
5	2 DF	Manuchekhr Safarov	(2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 (age 24)	53	1	Istiklol
6	2 DF	Vahdat Hanonov	(2000-07-25) 25 July 2000 (age 25)	42	5	Sepahan
19	2 DF	Akhtam Nazarov	(1992-09-29) 29 September 1992 (age 32)	95	5	Istiklol
21	2 DF	Daler Imomnazarov	(1995-05-31) 31 May 1995 (age 30)	6	0	Regar-TadAZ
7	3 MF	Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (captain)	(1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 (age 30)	67	11	Lokomotiv Plovdiv
8	3 MF	Amirbek Juraboev	(1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 (age 29)	64	1	Istiklol
10	3 MF	Alisher Dzhalilov	(1993-08-29) 29 August 1993 (age 32)	35	7	Istiklol
12	3 MF	Alisher Shukurov	(2002-03-30) 30 March 2002 (age 23)	13	0	Khujand
15	3 MF	Shervoni Mabatshoev	(2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 (age 24)	36	8	Regar-TadAZ
17	3 MF	Ehson Panjshanbe	(1999-05-12) 12 May 1999 (age 26)	64	7	Istiklol
18	3 MF	Shukhrat Elmurodov	(2002-01-31) 31 January 2002 (age 23)	2	0	Khujand
20	3 MF	Mekhron Madaminov	(2002-05-01) 1 May 2002 (age 23)	1	0	Barkchi Hisor
9	4 FW	Rustam Soirov	(2002-09-12) 12 September 2002 (age 23)	28	5	Istiklol
11	4 FW	Nuriddin Khamrokulov	(1999-10-25) 25 October 1999 (age 25)	28	2	Vakhsh Bokhtar
14	4 FW	Sheriddin Boboev	(1999-04-21) 21 April 1999 (age 26)	25	2	Ravshan Kulob
22	4 FW	Shahrom Samiev	(2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 24)	45	12	Khorazm
30	3 MF	Sunatullo Ismoilov	(2002-04-28) 28 April 2002 (age 23)	1	0	Vakhsh

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up during the past 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Daler Barotov	(1999-01-29) 29 January 1999 (age 26)	3	0	Khujand	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Sodikjon Kurbonov	(2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 (age 22)	8	0	Istiklol	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
DF	Mekhrubon Karimov	(2004-01-09) 9 January 2004 (age 21)	10	0	Samgurali Tsqaltubo	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
DF	Muso Kakhorov	(2007-06-01) 1 June 2007 (age 18)	1	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
DF	Fakhriddin Akhtamov	(2004-11-26) 26 November 2004 (age 20)	3	0	Khujand	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Rakhmatsho Rakhmatzoda	(2004-04-06) 6 April 2004 (age 21)	3	0	PSIM Yogyakarta	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Nigmatullozoda Barakatullo	(2006-08-17) 17 August 2006 (age 19)	1	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Rustam Kamolov	(2007-06-04) 4 June 2007 (age 18)	0	0	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Aleksandr Mukhin	(2005-08-15) 15 August 2005 (age 20)	0	0	Arsenal Tula	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Dilovar Dzhamshedzoda	(2006-12-02) 2 December 2006 (age 18)	0	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
DF	Mekhrubon Gafforzoda	(2004-05-15) 15 May 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Alidzhoni Ayni	(2004-08-06) 6 August 2004 (age 21)	17	0	Samgurali Tskaltubo	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
MF	Amadoni Kamolov	(2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 (age 22)	14	2	Gol Gohar Sirjan	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
MF	Fatkhullo Olimzoda	(2005-08-03) 3 August 2005 (age 20)	7	0	Arsenal Dzerzhinsk	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
MF	Azizbek Khaitov	(2003-04-06) 6 April 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Ravshan Kulob	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
MF	Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov	(1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 (age 26)	50	3	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Islom Zoirov	(2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 (age 23)	10	1	Khosilot Farkhor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Murodali Aknazarov	(2004-11-19) 19 November 2004 (age 20)	5	0	Samtredia	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Ruslan Khayloyev	(2003-10-29) 29 October 2003 (age 21)	4	0	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Salokhiddin Irgashev	(2003-07-03) 3 July 2003 (age 22)	3	0	Arsenal Dzerzhinsk	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Abubakr Sulaimonov	(2006-09-18) 18 September 2006 (age 18)	2	0	Vakhsh Bokhtar	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Azizbek Daliev	(2005-04-16) 16 April 2005 (age 20)	2	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Dzhovidon Khushvakhtov	(2006-08-25) 25 August 2006 (age 19)	1	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Mekhrubon Odilzoda	(2009-09-15) 15 September 2009 (age 15)	0	0	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Sheroz Sharipov	(2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 21)	0	0	CSKA Pamir Dushanbe	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Faridun Davlatov	(2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Regar-TadAZ	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Abdullo Sharipov	(2004-05-03) 3 May 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Regar-TadAZ	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
MF	Khusrav Toirov	(2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 (age 21)	5	0	Chornomorets Odesa	v.   Philippines , 14 October 2024
MF	Sharafdzhon Solehov	(1999-12-14) 14 December 1999 (age 25)	11	1	Regar-TadAZ	v.   Philippines , 8 September 2024
MF	Vaisiddin Safarov	(1996-04-15) 15 April 1996 (age 29)	2	0	CSKA Pamir Dushanbe	v.   Philippines , 8 September 2024
FW	Daler Sharipov	(2004-02-13) 13 February 2004 (age 21)	5	0	Shurtan Guzar	v.   Philippines , 10 June 2025
FW	Manuchekhr Dzhalilov	(1990-09-27) 27 September 1990 (age 34)	54	20	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
FW	Muhammadali Azizboev	(2003-01-04) 4 January 2003 (age 22)	2	0	Parvoz Bobojon Ghafurov	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
FW	Masrur Gafurov	(2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 (age 19)	0	0	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
FW	Shakhboz Khabibov	(2004-08-16) 16 August 2004 (age 21)	0	0	CSKA Pamir Dushanbe	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
FW	Mukhammad Nazriev	(2008-10-23) 23 October 2008 (age 16)	0	0	Istiklol	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
FW	Sherzod Radjabov	(2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19)	0	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Cambodia , 5 June 2025PRE
FW	Bilol Boboev	(2006-06-30) 30 June 2006 (age 19)	1	0	Barkchi Hisor	v.   Philippines , 8 September 2024
INJWithdrew due to injury RETRetired WTHWithdrawn PREPreliminary squad

Records

See also: Tajikistan goalscorers

As of match played 4 September 2025. ^[11]

Players in bold are still active with Tajikistan.

Most appearances

Rank	Player	Caps	Goals	Career
1	Akhtam Nazarov	95	5	2011–present
2	Davron Erghashev	72	8	2008–2022
3	Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev	71	10	2007–2019
4	Parvizdzhon Umarbayev	67	11	2015–present
5	Amirbek Juraboev	64	1	2014–present
	Ehson Panjshanbe	64	7	2016–present
7	Manuchekhr Dzhalilov	54	20	2011–present
	Zoir Dzhuraboyev	54	3	2016–present
9	Manuchekhr Safarov	53	1	2019–present
10	Dilshod Vasiev	52	9	2007–2017

Top goalscorers

Rank	Player	Goals	Caps	Ratio	Career
1	Manuchekhr Dzhalilov	20	54	0.37	2011–present
2	Yusuf Rabiev	15	40	0.38	2003–2015
3	Numonjon Hakimov	13	36	0.36	2003–2011
4	Shahrom Samiev	12	45	0.27	2015–present
5	Tokhirjon Muminov	11	27	0.41	1993–2003
	Parvizdzhon Umarbayev	11	67	0.16	2015–present
7	Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev	10	71	0.14	2007–2019
8	Nuriddin Davronov	9	51	0.18	2008–2021
	Dilshod Vasiev	9	52	0.17	2006–2015
10	Aliyor Ashurmamadov	8	15	0.53	1992–2006
	Dzhomikhon Mukhidinov	8	32	0.25	2003–2010
	Khurshed Makhmudov	8	46	0.17	2004–2016
	Davron Erghashev	8	72	0.11	2008–2022
	Shervoni Mabatshoyev	8	36	0.23	2018–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930 to 1990	Part of the Soviet Union									Part of the Soviet Union
1994	Not a FIFA member									Not a FIFA member
1998	Did not qualify									6	4	1	1	15	2
2002										2	1	0	1	16	2
2006										8	4	1	3	9	9
2010										4	1	2	1	7	4
2014										8	2	1	5	7	18
2018										8	1	2	5	9	20
2022										8	4	1	3	14	12
2026										6	2	2	2	11	7
2030	To be determined									To be determined
2034
Total	—	0/8								40	19	10	21	88	74

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1956 to 1988	Part of the Soviet Union									Part of the Soviet Union
1992	Did not enter									Did not enter
1996	Did not qualify									2	1	0	1	4	5
2000										3	2	0	1	6	5
2004										6	2	2	2	3	5
2007	Did not enter									Did not enter
2011	Did not qualify									2008 AFC Challenge Cup / 2010 AFC Challenge Cup
2015										2012 AFC Challenge Cup / 2014 AFC Challenge Cup
2019										16	5	3	8	25	29
2023	Quarter-finals	8th	5	1	2	2	3	4		11	6	2	3	19	12
2027	Qualification in progress									6	2	2	2	11	7
Total	Quarter-finals	1/7	5	1	2	2	3	4		44	18	9	17	68	63

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup record									Qualification record
Year	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2006	Champions	6	5	0	1	18	2		—
2008	Runners-up	5	2	2	1	7	5		3	2	0	1	7	1
2010	Third place	5	3	0	2	8	5		Automatic Qualifier
2012	Group stage	3	1	0	2	3	4		3	2	1	0	4	0
2014	Did not qualify								3	2	0	1	4	1
Total	1 Title	16	10	2	3	32	12		9	6	1	2	15	2

Asian Games

Football at the Asian Games has been an under-23 tournament since 2002.

Asian Games record
Year	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1951 to 1990	Part of the Soviet Union
1994	Did not enter
1998	Second round	5	1	1	3	8	13
2002 to present	See Tajikistan national under-23 football team
Total		5	1	1	3	8	13

CAFA Nations Cup

CAFA Nations Cup record
Year	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2023	Group stage	3	0	2	1	3	7
Total		3	0	2	1	3	7

Honours

Continental

• AFC Challenge Cup
  • Champions (1): 2006
  • Runners-up (1): 2008
  • Third place (1): 2010

Friendly

• King's Cup (1): 2022 ^[12]
• Merdeka Tournament (1): 2023 ^[13]

Summary

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition				Total
AFC Challenge Cup	1	1	1	3
Total	1	1	1	3

Head-to-head record

Main article: Tajikistan national football team fixtures and results

As of match played 4 September 2025 against the Iran.

Opponents	Played	Won	Drawn*	Lost	GF	GA	GD	% Won
Afghanistan	8	7	1	0	17	2	+15	87.5
Australia	2	0	0	2	0	10	-10	0
Azerbaijan	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0
Bahrain	5	0	2	3	1	11	-10	0
Bangladesh	10	7	2	1	29	5	+24	70
Belarus	2	0	0	2	1	11	-10	0
Bhutan	1	1	0	0	3	1	+2	100
Brunei	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	100
Cambodia	2	2	0	0	5	1	+4	100
China	6	0	2	4	1	9	-8	0
Estonia	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
Hong Kong	2	1	1	0	1	0	+1	50
Guam	1	1	0	0	16	0	+16	100
India	6	3	1	2	12	9	+3	50
Iran	4	0	1	3	3	15	-12	0
Iraq	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	0
Japan	4	0	0	4	1	19	-18	0
Jordan	7	1	1	5	3	13	-10	14.29
Kazakhstan	5	0	1	4	3	9	-6	0
Kuwait	2	0	0	2	1	5	-4	0
Kyrgyzstan	14	8	3	3	16	10	+6	57.14
Lebanon	2	1	0	1	2	2	0	50
Macau	2	2	0	0	7	0	+7	100
Malaysia	4	2	1	1	6	2	+4	50
Maldives	3	2	1	0	5	0	+5	66.67
Mongolia	2	2	0	0	4	0	+4	100
Myanmar	5	4	0	1	15	4	+11	80
Nepal	4	4	0	0	11	1	+10	100
North Korea	6	1	1	4	2	6	-4	16.67
Oman	6	1	2	3	9	12	-3	16.67
Pakistan	4	4	0	0	12	1	+11	100
Palestine	4	0	3	1	4	6	-2	0
Philippines	8	1	3	4	9	13	-4	12.5
Qatar	5	1	0	4	3	11	-8	20
Russia	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Saudi Arabia	3	0	1	2	1	5	-4	0
Singapore	4	2	1	1	4	3	+1	50
South Korea	1	0	0	1	1	4	-3	0
Sri Lanka	4	3	1	0	11	3	+8	75
Syria	9	3	1	5	11	8	+3	33.33
Thailand	3	1	1	1	3	3	0	33.33
Timor-Leste	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	100
Trinidad and Tobago	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	100
Turkmenistan	7	3	2	2	11	6	+5	42.86
Uganda	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0
United Arab Emirates	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1	0
Uzbekistan	9	1	2	6	8	21	-13	11.11
Vietnam	2	2	0	0	8	0	+8	100
Yemen	4	1	1	2	3	4	-1	25
Total	192	74	41	77	276	256	+20	38.54

Notes

1. Tajik: Тими миллии футболи Тоҷикистон, romanized: Timi millii futboli Tojikiston

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External links

• Tajikistan at AFC
• Tajikistan at FIFA
• Tajikistan profile at Ukrainian Football News (in Ukrainian)
• Official Website of Tajikistan Football (in Ukrainian)
• Tajikistan at Global Sports Archive