The Group “F” matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers kicked off today at the “Bunyodkor” Stadium in Tashkent. Competing for the top spot and a coveted ticket to the final tournament are the women’s national teams of Uzbekistan, Nepal, Laos, and Sri Lanka.

In their first fixture, Uzbekistan — led by head coach Katerina Kulbite — won over Sri Lanka — 10:0.

Uzbekistan’s goals were scored by Nilufar Kudratova (2’, 3’, 52’, 73’), Lyudmila Karachik (18’, 19’), Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva (31’, 87’, 88’), Maftuna Shoimova (68’).

In the group’s other match, Nepal defeated Laos with a score of 9:0 to begin their campaign in style.

Uzbekistan will face Laos in their second group match, scheduled to take place on July 2 at 20:30 local time, again at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent.