Afghanistan’s home match against Myanmar to be played at Kings Arena in November

Bangladesh is set to mark a new milestone in its football history by hosting a neutral home match for another nation on its soil. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will organize an AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture on behalf of Afghanistan, a fellow member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

On 18 November 2025, the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka will host the Group E qualifier between Afghanistan and Myanmar. Although played in Bangladesh, the match will officially serve as Afghanistan’s designated home fixture.

According to a press release from the BFF, the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) formally requested to host their home match in Bangladesh. The proposal was received by BFF President Tabith Awal, who subsequently consulted Bashundhara Kings President and BFF Senior Vice President Imrul Hasan. Following his consent, the Kings Arena was confirmed as the venue.

The AFF has expressed its appreciation to the BFF for its institutional cooperation and logistical support in organizing the fixture. The Asian Football Confederation later ratified the arrangement, officially approving Dhaka as the neutral venue.

In Group E standings, Myanmar currently sit second with six points from four matches, while Afghanistan occupy third place with two points.

Interestingly, the same day will feature another major clash in Dhaka, as Bangladesh host India in their own AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.