Asian Games 2026 Football Schedule and Groups: The women’s football tournament will begin on September 14, while the men’s competition will start on September 15. The men’s tournament will feature 15 teams following the withdrawal of Iraq, while 12 teams will compete in the women’s event. The football competitions will be played across venues in Aichi-Nagoya and other parts of Japan.
The men’s football final is scheduled for October 3, while the women’s gold medal match will be played on October 2. Here is the complete Asian Games 2026 football schedule, groups, match timings in India Standard Time (IST), qualification format and standings.
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Football: Groups
The men’s football competition has been divided into four groups.
Group A
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Japan
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Thailand
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Kyrgyzstan
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Hong Kong, China
Group B
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People’s Republic of China
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Islamic Republic of Iran
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United Arab Emirates
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Group C
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Vietnam
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Uzbekistan
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Philippines
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Kuwait
Group D
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Republic of Korea
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Saudi Arabia
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Qatar
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Football Full Schedule
Tuesday, September 15
Group C: Uzbekistan vs Philippines
Venue: Nagoya, Minato Soccer Field
Time: 12:00 PM IST / 3:30 PM Local
Group C: Vietnam vs Kuwait
Venue: Nagoya, Minato Soccer Field
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Group D: Qatar vs Republic of Korea
Venue: Nagoya
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Wednesday, September 16
Group B: United Arab Emirates vs Islamic Republic of Iran
Venue: Kariya
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
Group A: Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan
Venue: Toyota
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group B: People’s Republic of China vs Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Venue: Kariya
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Group A: Japan vs Hong Kong, China
Venue: Toyota
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Thursday, September 18
Group C: Philippines vs Vietnam
Venue: Nagoya, Minato Soccer Field
Time: 12:00 PM IST / 3:30 PM Local
Group D: Saudi Arabia vs Qatar
Venue: Nagoya
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group C: Kuwait vs Uzbekistan
Venue: Nagoya, Minato Soccer Field
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Group B: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea vs United Arab Emirates
Venue: Kariya
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Sunday, September 20
Group A: Hong Kong, China vs Thailand
Venue: Toyota
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group B: Islamic Republic of Iran vs People’s Republic of China
Venue: Kariya
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
Group A: Kyrgyzstan vs Japan
Venue: Toyota
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group B: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea vs United Arab Emirates
Venue: Kariya
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Monday, September 22
Group C: Vietnam vs Uzbekistan
Venue: Nagoya, Mizuho Park Rugby Field
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
Group C: Philippines vs Kuwait
Venue: Nagoya, Minato Soccer Field
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
Group D: Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia
Venue: Nagoya
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Wednesday, September 23
Group B: People’s Republic of China vs United Arab Emirates
Venue: Toyota
Time: 11:00 AM IST / 2:30 PM Local
Group B: Islamic Republic of Iran vs Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Venue: Kariya
Time: 11:00 AM IST / 2:30 PM Local
Group A: Japan vs Thailand
Venue: Toyota
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group A: Kyrgyzstan vs Hong Kong, China
Venue: Kariya
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Football Quarter-Finals
Friday, September 25
1st Quarter-Final: Group C winners vs Group D runners-up
Venue: Nagoya
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
2nd Quarter-Final: Group D winners vs Group C runners-up
Venue: Nagoya
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Saturday, September 26
3rd Quarter-Final: Group B winners vs Group A runners-up
Venue: Toyota
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
4th Quarter-Final: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up
Venue: Toyota
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Football Semi-Finals
Wednesday, September 30
1st Semi-Final: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Osaka
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
2nd Semi-Final: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Osaka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Bronze Medal Match
Saturday, October 3
Bronze Medal Match: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Toyota
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
Gold Medal Match
Saturday, October 3
Gold Medal Match: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Toyota
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Football Qualification Format
The men’s football tournament will begin with four groups. Group A and Group B contain four teams each, while Group C and Group D have four and three teams respectively.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals. The eight teams reaching the knockout stage will then compete for places in the semi-finals.
The quarter-final winners will progress to the semi-finals on September 30. The two losing semi-finalists will play the bronze medal match on October 3, while the two semi-final winners will meet in the gold medal final later the same day.
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Football Standings
Group A Standings
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1. Japan
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2. Thailand
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3. Kyrgyzstan
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4. Hong Kong, China
Group B Standings
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1. People’s Republic of China
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2. United Arab Emirates
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3. Islamic Republic of Iran
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4. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Group C Standings
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1. Vietnam
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2. Uzbekistan
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3. Philippines
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4. Kuwait
Group D Standings
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1. Republic of Korea
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2. Saudi Arabia
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3. Qatar
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football: Groups
The women’s football competition will feature 12 teams divided into three groups.
Group E
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Japan
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Chinese Taipei
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Vietnam
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Thailand
Group F
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Republic of Korea
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Bangladesh
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Myanmar
Group G
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People’s Republic of China
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Philippines
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Uzbekistan
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Hong Kong, China
The top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout stage. The two best third-placed teams will also qualify for the quarter-finals.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football Full Schedule
Monday, September 14
Group E: Chinese Taipei vs Vietnam
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group F: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea vs Bangladesh
Venue: Nagai
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group G: Philippines vs Uzbekistan
Venue: Gifu
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
Group F: Republic of Korea vs Myanmar
Venue: Nagai
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group G: People’s Republic of China vs Hong Kong, China
Venue: Gifu
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Group E: Japan vs Thailand
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Thursday, September 17
Group E: Thailand vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group F: Bangladesh vs Republic of Korea
Venue: Nagai
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group G: Uzbekistan vs People’s Republic of China
Venue: Gifu
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM Local
Group F: Myanmar vs Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Venue: Nagai
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group G: Hong Kong, China vs Philippines
Venue: Gifu
Time: 3:30 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local
Group E: Vietnam vs Japan
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Sunday, September 21
Group F: Republic of Korea vs Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group F: Bangladesh vs Myanmar
Venue: Nagai
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group E: Japan vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group E: Vietnam vs Thailand
Venue: Nagai
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Group G: People’s Republic of China vs Philippines
Venue: Gifu
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Group G: Uzbekistan vs Hong Kong, China
Venue: Kariya
Time: 12:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM Local
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football Quarter-Finals
Friday, September 25
1st Quarter-Final: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
2nd Quarter-Final: Group E winners vs Group F/G third-place team
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
3rd Quarter-Final: Group G winners vs Group E/F third-place team
Venue: Nagai
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
4th Quarter-Final: Group F runners-up vs Group G runners-up
Venue: Nagai
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football Semi-Finals
Tuesday, September 29
1st Semi-Final: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
2nd Semi-Final: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Bronze Medal Match
Friday, October 2
Bronze Medal Match: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 11:30 AM IST / 3:00 PM Local
Gold Medal Match
Friday, October 2
Gold Medal Match: TBC vs TBC
Venue: Shizuoka
Time: 4:00 PM IST / 7:30 PM Local
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football Qualification Format
The women’s competition starts with three groups of four teams. Each side will play the other teams in its group during the preliminary stage.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals. They will be joined by the two best third-placed teams from the three groups, creating an eight-team knockout field.
The quarter-final winners will progress to the semi-finals on September 29. The semi-final winners will compete for the women’s football gold medal on October 2, while the defeated semi-finalists will play for bronze on the same day.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Football Standings
Group E Standings
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1. Japan
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2. Chinese Taipei
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3. Vietnam
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4. Thailand
Group F Standings
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1. Republic of Korea
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2. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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3. Bangladesh
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4. Myanmar
Group G Standings
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1. People’s Republic of China
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2. Philippines
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3. Uzbekistan
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4. Hong Kong, China
