Afghanistan National Football Team to Face Myanmar in Asian Cup Qualifier
The Afghanistan national football team will face Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Thursday, the 6th of Hamal 1405, at 3:00 p.m. Afghanistan time.
The match is part of the third round qualifiers for the 2027 Asian Cup. According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, the decision to play was made during a meeting of Group E managers attended by representatives from Afghanistan and Myanmar.
Afghanistan will wear red uniforms, while Myanmar will take the field in white.
Both teams are in Group E with Syria and Pakistan. Neither Afghanistan nor Myanmar can advance to the next stage, as Syria has already qualified for the final stage. The game is thus ceremonial, held only to complete the competition schedule.
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Where reports agree
- Afghanistan vs Myanmar football match scheduled today at Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, 3PM Afghanistan time.
- Group E in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers includes Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan; both Afghanistan and Myanmar eliminated, Syria advanced.
- Attribution to Afghanistan Football Federation regarding meeting and uniforms.
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