Turkmenistan fell to a second consecutive 2-1 defeat in the CAFA Nations Cup, this time against Oman on September 5, 2025. This result effectively ended Turkmenistan's hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of the regional championship. Oman started brightly and took the lead in the first half, demonstrating their technical superiority. Turkmenistan fought back after the break and managed to level the score, showing resilience. However, Oman found a winner in the final quarter of the match, capitalizing on a defensive error to secure all three points. The match highlighted Turkmenistan's fighting spirit but also their defensive vulnerabilities against higher-ranked regional opponents.