The quarterfinals have determined the participants of the tournament's semifinals.
Iran confirmed its ambitions by knocking out Uzbekistan.
In a Central Asian derby, Iran, the reigning champion and 13-time titleholder, defeated Uzbekistan with a score of 7:4.
The match was eventful: the Uzbeks opened the scoring first, but by the end of the match, they were only trailing 4:5. A key moment was the red card given to goalkeeper Elmurodov, which allowed Azimiematabadi to convert a penalty and increase the lead. The match concluded with a goal from Hossein Sabzi.
Thus, the Uzbekistan national team became the last Central Asian team to exit the tournament, as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan failed to advance from the group stage.
Results of other quarterfinals:
Iraq - Thailand 4:2
The Iraqis confidently advanced to the semifinals, marking a significant achievement for them in recent years.
Japan - Afghanistan 6:0
One of the main favorites of the tournament easily defeated the playoff debutant.
Indonesia - Vietnam 3:2
The hosts achieved historic success by reaching the semifinals for the first time in their 11 appearances at the Asia Cup.
Semifinal lineup (February 5):
14:00 - Iran vs Iraq
18:00 - Japan vs Indonesia
The final match will take place on February 7 at 18:00.
About the tournament:
The 2026 Asia Cup is being held in Indonesia from January 27 to February 7, featuring 16 teams divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group advanced to the playoffs, where the champion and medalists of the continent will be determined.
Match broadcasts are available on UTRK Sport and Kyrgyz Sport TV channels.
