Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament
| Series Name | Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament |
| Hosting Country | Japan |
| Start & End Dates | 15-Sep-2026 to 03-Oct-2026 |
| Total Matches | 28 |
| Total Teams | 15 |
| Total Venues | 5 |
| Official Broadcasters | Sony Sports Network |
Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament is starting on Tuesday, 15-Sep-2026 and will end on Saturday, 03-Oct-2026. There are a total of 28 matches to be played in it, and a total of 15 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 5 stadiums of Japan. You can watch this series live on SONY SPORTS NETWORK. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 03-Oct-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The 20th edition of this continental competition will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with football matches taking place across seven Japanese cities. The men's football tournament will be played in Osaka, Toyota, Nagoya, and Kariya, while the women's tournament will be held in Osaka, Fukuroi, Gifu, and Kariya.
At the previous Asian Games held in 2023, the Republic of Korea won the men's football gold medal, whereas the Japanese team won the women's gold medal match held in Hangzhou, China.
The men's competition in Japan (featuring 15 teams following Iraq's withdrawal) will run from September 15 to October 3, and the women's competition (featuring 12 teams) will take place from September 14 to October 2.
Asian Games 2026 football groups
- Group A: Japan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, and Hong Kong, China
- Group B: People's Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Group C: Vietnam, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and Kuwait
- Group D: Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar
FAQs for Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament
Q-1: When will Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament begin?Answer: Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Q-2: When will Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament end?Answer: The final match of Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 03 October 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament?Answer: Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament includes 28 matches.
Q-4: How many teams will play in Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament?Answer: 15 teams will take part in Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament matches?Answer: Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament matches will be played at 5 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament?Answer: Japan will host Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament.
Q-7: Where can I watch live matches of Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament?Answer: Live coverage of Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament will be available on Sony Sports Network. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-8: Where can I find the complete Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament schedule?Answer: The complete Football at the 2026 Asian Games – Men tournament fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
