In this continental championship, which will start on January 6, the 16 best youth teams from Asia will compete. This is a historic event for Kyrgyzstan, as they have qualified for this tournament for the first time, finishing the qualifying round in September 2025 under the guidance of coach Edmar Lacerda.
Photo KFU. The Olympic team of the Kyrgyz Republic took its first step at the Asian Cup in Jeddah.
In the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will compete in Group A against countries such as Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Jordan.
Schedule of matches for the Kyrgyz team (time is indicated in Bishkek):
January 6, 22:00 — Kyrgyzstan vs. Saudi Arabia
(Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah)
January 9, 20:00 — Kyrgyzstan meets Vietnam
(King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah)
January 12, 22:30 — Jordan vs. Kyrgyzstan
(King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah)
The first match against the Saudi Arabian team will be the opening match of the entire tournament.
Broadcasts of all games involving the Kyrgyz team will be available on the "UTRK Sport" channel, and a special viewing area for fans is planned for watching the matches.
