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Football in Kyrgyzstan

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Kutman Kadyrbekov playing for the Kyrgyzstan national football team.

Football in Kyrgyzstan
CountryKyrgyzstan
Governing bodyFootball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic
National team(s)Men's national team
Women's national team
National futsal team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions

The sport of football in the country of Kyrgyzstan is run by the Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic. The association administers the national football team as well as the Kyrgyzstan League.[1][2] Football is the most popular sport in the country.


National team

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Kyrgyzstan is a minor Asian football nation.[3][4]

Kyrgyzstan qualified for the Asian Cup in 2019 AFC Asian Cup.[5]

Football stadiums in Kyrgyzstan by capacity

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Stadium Location Capacity Tenants Image
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Bishkek 23,000 Kyrgyzstan national football team

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kyrgyzstan is Both a Haven and Dumping Ground for West African Soccer Players - VICE Sports". Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  2. ^ Rickleton, Chris (18 August 2010). "Reflecting Kyrgyzstan's Woes, Local Football Struggles to Survive". EurasiaNet. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Kyrgyzstan maintain incremental growth". Fifa.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  4. ^ "Introducing Kyrgyzstan, the Asian Cup's debutant in waiting". 15 June 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Myanmar's Asian Cup hopes ended by Kyrgyz Republic". foxsportsasia.com. Fox Networks Group. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2022.