Tajikistan national football team

The Tajikistan national football team[lower-alpha 1] represents Tajikistan in international football and is controlled by the Tajikistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Tajikistan. Tajikistan's home ground is the Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe.

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Tajikistan women's national football team.

Tajikistan
Nickname(s)Crowns
AssociationTFF
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationCAFA (Central Asia)
Head coachGela Shekiladze
CaptainParvizdzhon Umarbayev
Most capsAkhtam Nazarov (86)
Top scorerManuchekhr Dzhalilov (20)
Home stadiumPamir Stadium
FIFA codeTJK
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 102 3 (20 June 2024)[1]
Highest99 (15 February 2024)
Lowest180 (July 2003, October 2003)
First international
 Tajikistan 2–2 Uzbekistan 
(Dushanbe, Tajikistan; 17 June 1992)
Biggest win
 Tajikistan 16–0 Guam 
(Tabriz, Iran; 26 November 2000)
Biggest defeat
 Japan 8–0 Tajikistan 
(Osaka, Japan; 11 October 2011)
Asian Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2023)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2023)

History

Tajikistan played its first official game on 11 April 1994 in Tashkent as part of a regional tournament. It lost that game against Kazakhstan 0–1.[2] The first official competition the team entered was the qualifiers for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, when it was seeded in the 3-team Group 8 with Uzbekistan and Bahrain. Bahrain later withdrew, leaving Tajikistan to a play-off against their Middle Asian neighbors. Tajikistan won the first game 4–0, and were beaten in the away game 0–5 after extra time. It did not enter a World Cup qualifying tournament until the 1998 FIFA World Cup edition, recording 4 victories in its preliminary group stage including a 5–0 triumph over Turkmenistan, and losing only to China, which placed it second behind its eastern neighbors, and out of the tournament.[2]

Following Tajikistan's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, coach Mubin Ergashev and his staff were relieved of their duties.[3]

Tajikistan were drawn into a 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification group with the Philippines, Yemen and Nepal. Following defeat to the Philippines on 27 March 2018, confirming Tajikistan's failure to qualify for the Asian Cup, manager Khakim Fuzailov resigned.[4]

After failing to have a direct spot for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan hired Croatian manager Petar Šegrt, and Tajikistan took part in the third round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification, joining with Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the third round was played in a single round-robin group format with a centralised host, which Tajikistan's group saw its neighbour Kyrgyzstan hosting it. Tajikistan defeated Myanmar (4–0) and Singapore (1–0), before holding neighbour Kyrgyzstan to a goalless draw, topping the group and, after failing in 5 previous attempts, Tajikistan was able to qualify to its first-ever AFC Asian Cup and a major tournament in 2023. Tajikistan was invited to the 2022 King's Cup in Thailand held in September 2022 where Tajikistan defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2–1 and sees them advanced to the final defeating Malaysia in the penalty shootout winning their second international trophy.[5]

In the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history after losing 1-0 to the eventual runner-up Jordan due to a 66th minute own goal from Vahdat Hanonov.

Kit

In September 2017, Tajikistan's kit was supplied by Chinese sporting apparel company Li-Ning.[6]

Results and fixtures
Main articles: Tajikistan national football team fixtures and results and Tajikistan national football team results (2020–present)

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023
8 September 2023 Friendly Singapore  0–2  Tajikistan Bishan, Singapore
16:30 UTC+5 Report Rakhimov 6'
Khanonov 90+6'
Stadium: Bishan Stadium
Attendance: 2,211
Referee: Thoriq Alkatiri (Indonesia)
17 October 2023 2023 Merdeka Tournament Malaysia  0–2  Tajikistan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18:00 UTC+5 Report Soirov 44'
Samiev 88'		 Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Attendance: 36,558
Referee: Hoàng Ngọc Hà (Vietnam)
16 November 2023 2026 World Cup qualification Tajikistan  1–1  Jordan Dushanbe, Tajikistan
18:00 UTC+5 Samiev 89' Report Al-Naimat 90+3' Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 13,650
Referee: Ali Sabah (Iraq)
21 November 2023 2026 World Cup qualification Pakistan  1–6  Tajikistan Islamabad, Pakistan
14:00 UTC+5 Nabi 21' Report Kamolov 9', 65'
Soirov 13'
Umarbayev 27'
Panjshanbe 45'
Samiev 90'		 Stadium: Jinnah Sports Stadium
Attendance: 18,316
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

2024
4 January Unofficial Friendly[7] Hong Kong  1–2  Tajikistan Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
17:00 UTC+5
Report
Stadium: Zayed Cricket Training Centre
Attendance: 0
13 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS China  0–0  Tajikistan Doha, Qatar
19:30 UTC+5 Report Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 4,001
Referee: Mohammed Al Hoaish (Saudi Arabia)
17 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Tajikistan  0–1  Qatar Al Khor, Qatar
19:30 UTC+5 Report Afif 17' Stadium: Al Bayt Stadium
Attendance: 57,460
Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan)
22 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Tajikistan  2–1  Lebanon Al Rayyan, Qatar
20:00 UTC+5 Umarbayev 80'
Khamrokulov 90+1'		 Report Jradi 47' Stadium: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Attendance: 11,843
Referee: Mohanad Qasim Sarray (Iraq)
28 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup R16 Tajikistan  1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)		  United Arab Emirates Al Rayyan, Qatar
21:00 UTC+5 Hanonov 30' Report Al Hammadi 90+5' Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Attendance: 33,584
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
Penalties
2 February 2023 AFC Asian Cup QF Tajikistan  0–1  Jordan Al Rayyan, Qatar
14:30 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Attendance: 35,530
Referee: Fu Ming (China)
21 March 2026 World Cup qualification Saudi Arabia  1–0  Tajikistan Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
21:59 UTC+3 Al-Dawsari 23' Report Stadium: KSU Stadium
Attendance: 18,756
Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)
26 March 2026 World Cup qualification Tajikistan  1–1  Saudi Arabia Dushanbe, Tajikistan
20:00 UTC+5 Soirov 80' Report Al-Buraikan 46' Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 13,300
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
6 June 2026 World Cup qualification Jordan  3–0  Tajikistan Amman, Jordan
22:30 UTC+5 Olwan 51'
Al-Naimat 68'
Sadeh 90+4'		 Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)		 Stadium: Amman International Stadium
Attendance: 14,795
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
11 June 2026 World Cup qualification Tajikistan  3–0  Pakistan Dushanbe, Tajikistan
20:00 UTC+5 Mabatshoev 35'
Safarov 65'
Hanonov 70'		 Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)		 Stadium: Pamir Stadium
Attendance: 7,800
Referee: Mooud Bonyadifard (Iran)

Coaching staff
As of 1 February 2022.
Position Name
Head coach Gela Shekiladze
Assistant coach Tamaz Bokeria
Goalkeeper coach Alisher Tuychiev[8]
Physiotherapists Saidjon Ergashev
Davron Juraev[8]
Team Doctor Dr. Farrukh Avezov[8]
Match analyst Alifbek Beromov[8]
Technical director Salokhidin Gafurov[8]

Coaching history
Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called for Tajikistan's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against  Jordan and  Pakistan on 6 & 11 June.[9]

Caps and goals updated as of 11 June 2024, after the match against  Pakistan.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Rustam Yatimov (1998-07-13) 13 July 1998 44 0 Rostov
16 1GK Daler Barotov (1999-01-29) 29 January 1999 2 0 Istaravshan
23 1GK Mukhriddin Khasanov (2002-09-23) 23 September 2002 2 0 Istiklol
2 2DF Zoir Dzhuraboyev (1998-09-16) 16 September 1998 42 2 Neftchi Fergana
3 2DF Tabrezi Davlatmir (1998-06-06) 6 June 1998 34 1 Istiklol
4 2DF Mekhrubon Karimov (2004-01-09) 9 January 2004 4 0 Samgurali Tsqaltubo
5 2DF Manuchekhr Safarov (2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 40 1 Neftchi Fergana
6 2DF Vakhdat Khanonov (2000-07-25) 25 July 2000 35 4 Free agent
12 2DF Sodikjon Kurbonov (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 4 0 Istiklol
18 2DF Rakhmatsho Rakhmatzoda (2004-04-06) 6 April 2004 1 0 Ravshan Kulob
19 2DF Akhtam Nazarov (1992-09-29) 29 September 1992 86 5 Istiklol
7 3MF Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (captain) (1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 55 10 CSKA 1948
8 3MF Amirbek Juraboev (1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 57 0 Istiklol
10 3MF Sharafdzhon Solehov (1999-12-14) 14 December 1999 10 1 Regar-TadAZ
13 3MF Amadoni Kamolov (2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 9 2 Istiklol
14 3MF Alisher Shukurov (2002-03-30) 30 March 2002 8 0 Dinamo Tbilisi
17 3MF Ehson Panjshanbe (1999-05-12) 12 May 1999 55 5 Istiklol
20 3MF Fatkhullo Olimzoda (2005-08-03) 3 August 2005 1 0 Atyrau
21 3MF Abubakr Sulaimonov (2006-09-18) 18 September 2006 2 0 Barkchi
9 4FW Rustam Soirov (2002-09-12) 12 September 2002 22 4 Istiklol
11 4FW Nuriddin Khamrokulov (1999-10-25) 25 October 1999 19 2 Khosilot Farkhor
15 4FW Shervoni Mabatshoev (2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 27 4 Istiklol
22 4FW Shahrom Samiev (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 32 8 Andijon

Recent call ups

The following players have been called up during the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Safarmad Gafforov (2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 0 0 Khatlon v.  Malaysia, 17 October 2023
GK Sukhrobkhuja Yusupov (2004-10-22) 22 October 2004 0 0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe v.  Malaysia, 17 October 2023
DF Daler Imomnazarov (1995-05-31) 31 May 1995 5 0 Eskhata Khujand v.  Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2024
DF Kholmurod Nazarov (1994-02-04) 4 February 1994 3 0 Ravshan Kulob 2023 AFC Asian Cup
DF Fakhriddin Akhtamov (2004-11-26) 26 November 2004 0 0 FK Khujand v.  Malaysia, 17 October 2023
DF Dilovari Jamshedzoda (2006-12-02) 2 December 2006 0 0 Barkchi v.  Malaysia, 17 October 2023
DF Barakatullo Nigmatullozoda (2006-08-17) 17 August 2006 0 0 Barkchi v.  Malaysia, 17 October 2023
DF Muhammadjon Naskov (1999-05-27) 27 May 1999 0 0 Ravshan Kulob v.  Singapore, 8 September 2023
MF Alisher Dzhalilov (1993-08-29) 29 August 1993 28 5 Istiklol v.  Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2024
MF Murodali Aknazarov (2004-11-19) 19 November 2004 3 0 Samtredia v.  Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2024
MF Alidzhoni Ayni (2004-08-06) 6 August 2004 16 0 Istiklol v.  Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2024
MF Ruslan Khayloev (2003-10-29) 29 October 2003 4 0 Tyumen v.  Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2024
MF Vaisiddin Safarov (1996-04-15) 15 April 1996 2 0 CSKA Pamir Dushanbe v.  Saudi Arabia, 26 March 2024
MF Komron Tursunov (1996-04-24) 24 April 1996 28 6 Gokulam Kerala 2023 AFC Asian Cup
MF Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov (1998-10-15) 15 October 1998 51 3 Buxoro 2023 AFC Asian Cup
FW Muhammadali Azizboev (2003-01-04) 4 January 2003 2 0 Khosilot Farkhor 2023 AFC Asian Cup
FW Amirjon Safarov (1997-05-27) 27 May 1997 0 0 Ravshan Kulob vs.  Singapore, 25 September 2023
FW Masrur Gafurov (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 0 0 Barkchi vs.  Singapore, 25 September 2023

INJ Withdrew due to injury
RET Retired
WTH Withdrawn

Records
See also: Tajikistan goalscorers
As of match played 11 June 2024.[10]
Players in bold are still active with Tajikistan.

Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1Akhtam Nazarov8652011–present
2Davron Erghashev7282008–2022
3Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev71102007–2019
4Amirbek Juraboev5702014–present
5Ehson Panjshanbe5552016–present
Parvizdzhon Umarbayev55102015–present
7Dilshod Vasiev5292007–2017
8Nuriddin Davronov5192008–2021
Manuchekhr Dzhalilov51202011–present
Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov5132016–present

Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Manuchekhr Dzhalilov20510.392011–present
2Yusuf Rabiev15400.382003–2015
3Numonjon Hakimov13360.362003–2011
4Tokhirjon Muminov11270.411993–2003
5Parvizdzhon Umarbayev10550.182015–present
Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev10710.142007–2019
7Nuriddin Davronov9510.182008–2021
Dilshod Vasiev9520.172006–2015
9Aliyor Ashurmamadov8150.531992–2006
Shahrom Samiev8320.252015–present
Dzhomikhon Mukhidinov8320.252003–2010
Khurshed Makhmudov8460.172004–2016
Davron Erghashev8720.112008–2022

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1990 Part of the  Soviet Union Part of the  Soviet Union
1994Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
1998Did not qualify 6411152
2002 2101162
2006 841399
2010 412174
2014 8215718
2018 8125920
2022 84131412
2026 6222117
2030To be determined To be determined
2034
Total—0/8 401910218874

AFC Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1956 to 1988Part of the  Soviet Union Part of the  Soviet Union
1992Did not enter Did not enter
1996Did not qualify 210145
2000 320165
2004 622235
2007Did not enter Did not enter
2011Did not qualify2008 AFC Challenge Cup / 2010 AFC Challenge Cup
20152012 AFC Challenge Cup / 2014 AFC Challenge Cup
2019 165382529
2023 Quarter-finals 8th 5 1 2 2 3 4 116231912
2027Qualification in progress 6222117
TotalQuarter-finals1/7512234 44189176863

AFC Challenge Cup
AFC Challenge Cup record Qualification record
Year Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
2006Champions6501182—
2008Runners-up522175 320171
2010Third place530285Automatic Qualifier
2012Group stage310234 321040
2014Did not qualify 320141
Total1 Title1610233212 9612152

Asian Games
Football at the Asian Games has been an under-23 tournament since 2002.
Asian Games record
Year Position Pld W D* L GF GA
1951 to 1990 Part of the  Soviet Union
1994Did not enter
1998Second round5113813
2002 to present See Tajikistan national under-23 football team
Total5113813

CAFA Nations Cup
CAFA Nations Cup record
Year Position Pld W D L GF GA
2023Group stage302137
Total302137

RCD Cup/ECO Cup

Other tournaments

Head-to-head record
Main article: Tajikistan national football team fixtures and results
As of match played 11 June 2024 against  Pakistan.
Opponents Played Won Drawn* Lost GF GA GD  % Won
 Afghanistan6510121+1183.33
 Australia2002010-100
 Azerbaijan100123-10
 Bahrain5023111-100
 Bangladesh10721295+2470
 Belarus100116-50
 Bhutan110031+2100
 Brunei110040+4100
 Cambodia110030+3100
 China602419-80
 Estonia100112-10
 Hong Kong211010+150
 Guam1100160+16100
 India5311117+460
 Iran3003113-120
 Iraq201112-10
 Japan4004119-180
 Jordan7115313-1014.29
 Kazakhstan501439-60
 Kuwait200215-40
 Kyrgyzstan148331610+657.14
 Lebanon110021+1100
 Macau220070+7100
 Malaysia421162+450
 Maldives321050+566.67
 Mongolia220040+4100
 Myanmar5401154+1180
   Nepal330071+6100
 North Korea611426-416.67
 Oman6123912-316.67
 Pakistan4400121+11100
 Palestine403146-20
 Philippines511378-120
 Qatar5104311-820
 Russia10100000
 Saudi Arabia301215-40
 Singapore421143+150
 South Korea100114-30
 Sri Lanka4310113+875
 Syria8314117+437.5
 Thailand311133033.33
 Trinidad and Tobago110021+1100
 Turkmenistan7322116+542.86
 Uganda10101100
 United Arab Emirates302134-10
 Uzbekistan9126821-1311.11
 Vietnam220080+8100
 Yemen411234-125
Total181703873262240+2238.67

Notes
  1. Tajik: Тими миллии футболи Тоҷикистон, romanized: Timi millii futboli Tojikiston

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