Nepal U23 vs Philippines U23 AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026

Match Preview

Match Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Venue: Republican Central Stadium
Group: Group K

The Nepal U23 vs Philippines U23 clash in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers is set for Tuesday, 9 September 2025 in Group K at the Republican Central Stadium.

Here's the current picture in the group:

  • Nepal U23 opened with a 2–4 loss to Syria despite leading earlier.
  • Philippines U23 bounced back from their first match defeat to edge Tajikistan 1–0.

This means both sides are still in contention for a top-two finish, with the group winner and the four best runners-up across all groups advancing to the finals alongside hosts Saudi Arabia.

This upcoming Nepal vs Philippines tie is effectively a must-win for both sides to keep their qualification hopes alive.