# AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afc-u-20-asian-cup-qualification
> Updated: 2026-08-31T03:25:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifying tournament has commenced. In their opening match held at Dostlik Stadium in Tashkent, the Bangladesh U-20 national football team faced Uzbekistan.

Bangladesh coach Gerard Jones reported that the squad completed ten preparation matches, including six undefeated performances, despite being unable to play scheduled friendlies against the UAE and Indonesia due to visa complications. The coaching staff also addressed internal tensions following a reported dispute between Jones and assistant coach Atiqur Rahman Mishu, with team management stating the staff has moved past the disagreement to focus on the competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Bangladesh U-20 football team faces Uzbekistan in Asian Cup qualifiers

Bangladesh's U-20 football team faces Uzbekistan in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers, with coach Gerard Jones expressing confidence despite recent preparation challenges and internal coaching disputes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-u-20-football-team-faces-uzbekistan-in-asian-cup-qualifiers

### 2026-08-25: Jordan U-20 football team completes preparations for Asian Cup qualifiers

Jordan's U-20 national football team has concluded its training and friendly matches in preparation for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers in Bahrain, starting August 31.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-u-20-football-team-completes-preparations-for-asian-cup-qualifiers

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Cite as: AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/afc-u-20-asian-cup-qualification