Turkmenistan suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Uzbekistan in a CAFA Nations Cup group stage match on September 2, 2025. The result at a neutral venue saw Uzbekistan secure a crucial three points in the Central Asian competition. Uzbekistan took an early lead, putting the Turkmen side on the back foot, but the match remained competitive throughout. Turkmenistan managed to find an equalizer in the second half, raising hopes of a point, but Uzbekistan struck again late to claim the victory. The match was a tense affair with both teams aware of the importance of a positive start to the tournament. The result left Uzbekistan in a strong position to advance from the group, while Turkmenistan faced an uphill battle in their subsequent fixtures.