Nepal’s women’s national football team is set to take on hosts Uzbekistan in a must-win final group stage match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers. The match will kick off on July 5 at 9:15 PM Nepali time, and fans can watch the action live on the Uzbekistan Football Association’s official YouTube channel.
Both Teams Unbeaten in Group F
Nepal and Uzbekistan have both delivered dominant performances so far in Group F.
- Nepal defeated Laos 9-0 and Sri Lanka 8-0.
- Uzbekistan also won against Sri Lanka 10-0 and Laos 7-0.
With equal points and same goal differences, the final group fixture will decide who qualifies directly for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia. Only the group winner will advance, making this match a winner-takes-all showdown.
Head-to-Head: History Favors Uzbekistan
Nepal and Uzbekistan have faced each other three times in the past, with Uzbekistan winning all three encounters. The most recent meeting was in 2019, where Nepal narrowly lost 2-3 in an international fixture held in Kyrgyzstan.
What’s at Stake?
A spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, which will be held in Australia, is on the line. For Nepal, this is a historic opportunity to break past the qualifiers and prove their strength on the continental stage.