Kyrgyzstan national football team facts for kids

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Kyrgyzstan

Nickname(s)	Ак шумкарлар (The White Falcons)
Association	Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU)
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	CAFA (Central Asia)
Head coach	Vacant
Captain	Valery Kichin
Most caps	Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu (81)
Top scorer	Mirlan Murzayev (16)
Home stadium	Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
FIFA code	KGZ
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	95 4 (7 February 2019)
Highest	75 (April-May 2018)
Lowest	201 (March 2013)
Elo ranking
Current	140 21 (3 March 2019)
Highest	136 (January 2019)
Lowest	178 (February 2013)
First international
Uzbekistan 3–0 Kyrgyzstan  (Tashkent, Uzbekistan; 23 August 1992)
Biggest win
Kyrgyzstan 7–0 Myanmar  (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; 10 October 2019)  Myanmar 1–8 Kyrgyzstan  (Osaka, Japan; 11 June 2021)
Biggest defeat
Iran 7–0 Kyrgyzstan  (Damascus, Syria; 4 June 1997)
Asian Cup
Appearances	3 (first in 2019)
Best result	Round of 16 (2019)
CAFA Nations Cup
Appearances	1 (first in 2023)
Best result	Fourth place (2023)
WAFF Championship
Appearances	1 (first in 2000)
Best result	Group stage (2000)

The Kyrgyzstan national football team is a group of football players who represent Kyrgyzstan in international matches. They are also known as the "White Falcons." The team is managed by the Kyrgyz Football Union. They are part of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Central Asian Football Association.

Team History and Achievements

Starting Out in Football

Before 1991, Kyrgyz players were part of the USSR national football team. After Kyrgyzstan became an independent country in 1991, their own national team was formed. Their very first match was on August 23, 1992, against Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan won that game 3-0.

In 1994, the Kyrgyz Football Federation joined AFC and FIFA. This meant they could play in bigger international tournaments. They tried to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2000 AFC Asian Cup, but they did not make it past the early rounds.

Making Their Mark: AFC Asian Cup Debut

Kyrgyzstan's starting team against the Philippines at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. They won their first-ever tournament match here!

Valery Kichin was the captain for Kyrgyzstan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Kyrgyzstan started to become more successful in the years that followed. They played in the AFC Challenge Cup several times. In 2010, they finished third, and in 2014, they were runners-up.

A big moment came when they qualified for their first major tournament, the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. They were in a tough group with China, Philippines, and South Korea. After losing to China and South Korea, they needed to win their last group match against the Philippines.

In that important game, Vitalij Lux scored three goals, helping Kyrgyzstan win 3-1. This was their first-ever win in the tournament! This victory helped them reach the Round of 16, where they played against the United Arab Emirates. The game was very exciting and went into extra time. Even though Tursunali Rustamov scored a late goal to tie the game, they eventually lost 3-2.

In 2018, Kyrgyzstan reached their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 75th in the world.

For the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Kyrgyzstan played their qualification matches at home. They won against Singapore and Myanmar, and had a draw with Tajikistan. These results meant they qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar.

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan also co-hosted the first-ever 2023 CAFA Nations Cup with Uzbekistan.

Home Stadium

The team plays its home matches at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek. This stadium can hold 23,000 fans.

Recent Matches

Here are some of the recent match results for the Kyrgyzstan national football team.

      Win       Draw       Loss       Fixture

2024 Matches

Kyrgyzstan  v  Malaysia

6 June 2026 World Cup qualification 2R	Kyrgyzstan	1–1	Malaysia	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
21:00 UTC+6	Alykulov  24'		Abdurakhmanov  38' (o.g.)	Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Attendance: 14,135 Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

Oman  v  Kyrgyzstan

11 June 2026 World Cup qualification 2R	Oman	1–1	Kyrgyzstan	Muscat, Oman
20:00 UTC+4	Tokotayev  57' (o.g.)		Zarypbekov  19'	Stadium: Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Attendance: 13,754 Referee: Alireza Faghani (Australia)

Kyrgyzstan  v MC Oran

30 August Unofficial friendly	Kyrgyzstan	0–0	MC Oran	Izmit, Turkey
				Stadium: İhsaniye Stadium

Iran  v  Kyrgyzstan

5 September 2026 World Cup qualification	Iran	1–0	Kyrgyzstan	Fuladshahr, Iran
19:30 UTC+3:30	Taremi  34'			Stadium: Fuladshahr Stadium Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

Kyrgyzstan  v  Uzbekistan

10 September 2026 World Cup qualification	Kyrgyzstan	2–3	Uzbekistan	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
20:00 UTC+6	Kojo  15' Abdurakhmanov  35'		Shomurodov  17' Aliqulov  45' Urunov  72'	Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Attendance: 13,282 Referee: Ahmed Al-Alili (Kuwait)

Qatar  v  Kyrgyzstan

10 October 2026 World Cup qualification	Qatar	3–1	Kyrgyzstan	Al Rayyan, Qatar
19:00 UTC+3	Ali  39' Kozubaev  63' (o.g.) Al-Hassan  81'		Shukurov  76'	Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)

Kyrgyzstan  v  North Korea

15 October 2026 World Cup qualification R3	Kyrgyzstan	1–0	North Korea	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
20:00 UTC+6	Brauzman  11'			Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Referee: Khaled Al-Hoish (Saudi Arabia)

United Arab Emirates  v  Kyrgyzstan

14 November 2026 World Cup qualification R3	United Arab Emirates	3–0	Kyrgyzstan	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
--:-- UTC+4				Stadium: Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium

Kyrgyzstan  v  Iran

19 November 2026 World Cup qualification R3	Kyrgyzstan	2–3	Iran	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
20:00 UTC+6	Kojo  51', 64' (pen.)		Taremi  12' Hardani  33' Azmoun  76'	Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Referee: Ma Ning (China)

2025 Matches

Uzbekistan  v  Kyrgyzstan

20 March 2026 WCQ - 3rd round	Uzbekistan	1–0	Kyrgyzstan	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
21:00 UTC+5	Alijonov  40'			Stadium: Milliy Stadium Attendance: 32,458 Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)

Kyrgyzstan  v  Qatar

25 March 2026 WCQ - 3rd round	Kyrgyzstan	3–1	Qatar	Bishkek, Kyrgyztan
19:45 UTC+6	Kichin  45+1' Mishchenko  82' Shukurov  90+3'		Mendes  52'	Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)

North Korea  v  Kyrgyzstan

5 June 2026 WCQ - 3rd round	North Korea	2–2	Kyrgyzstan	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
21:15 UTC+3	Pak Kwang-hun  44' Ri Jo-guk  52'		Alykulov  57' Kim Sung-hye  90+5' (o.g.)	Stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

Kyrgyzstan  v  United Arab Emirates

10 June 2026 WCQ - 3rd round	Kyrgyzstan	1–1	United Arab Emirates	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
19:45 UTC+6	Merk  90+5'		Abdalla  30'	Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium Attendance: 12,258 Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan  v  Turkmenistan

30 August 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Kyrgyzstan	v	Turkmenistan	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
--:--				Stadium: Pakhtakor Central Stadium

Oman  v  Kyrgyzstan

2 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Oman	v	Kyrgyzstan	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
--:--				Stadium: Pakhtakor Central Stadium

Uzbekistan  v  Kyrgyzstan

5 September 2025 CAFA Nations Cup	Uzbekistan	v	Kyrgyzstan	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
--:--				Stadium: Milliy Stadium

Team Staff and Players

Coaching Staff

Here are the people who help coach and manage the team:

Current Players

These are the players who were chosen for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round matches in March 2025.

The number of games played (Caps) and goals scored are correct as of November 19, 2024, after the match against Iran.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Erzhan Tokotayev	(2000-07-17) 17 July 2000 (age 25)	32	0	Şanlıurfaspor
13	1GK	Artem Pryadkin	(2001-09-18) 18 September 2001 (age 23)	0	0	FC Bishkek City
16	1GK	Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov	(2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 21)	1	0	Dordoi Bishkek
	1GK	Aziret Ysmanaliev	(2005-10-24) 24 October 2005 (age 19)	0	0	Alga Bishkek
	1GK	Sultan Chomoev	(2003-01-20) 20 January 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant
2	2DF	Esenbek Uson uulu	(1996-06-29) 29 June 1996 (age 29)	0	0	Neftchi Kochkor-Ata
3	2DF	Tamirlan Kozubaev	(1994-07-01) 1 July 1994 (age 31)	63	2	Persita Tangerang
4	2DF	Magamed Uzdenov	(1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 (age 31)	4	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant
5	2DF	Arslan Bekberdinov	(1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 25)	1	0	Dordoi Bishkek
6	2DF	Khristiyan Brauzman	(2003-08-15) 15 August 2003 (age 21)	25	2	Abdysh-Ata Kant
8	2DF	Valery Kichin	(1992-10-12) 12 October 1992 (age 32)	52	5	Bars Issyk-Kul
14	2DF	Aleksandr Mishchenko	(1997-07-30) 30 July 1997 (age 28)	25	0	Dordoi Bishkek
17	2DF	Ulanbek Sulaymanov	(2002-10-08) 8 October 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Ozgon
18	2DF	Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu	(1993-06-13) 13 June 1993 (age 32)	78	4	Bars Issyk-Kul
	2DF	Said Datsiev	(2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 (age 22)	3	0	Bars Issyk-Kul
9	3MF	Beknaz Almazbekov	(2005-06-23) 23 June 2005 (age 20)	15	0	Rukh Lviv
11	3MF	Kimi Merk	(2004-07-06) 6 July 2004 (age 21)	13	1	Dordoi Bishkek
12	3MF	Baybol Ermekov	(2005-09-08) 8 September 2005 (age 19)	0	0	Alga Bishkek
19	3MF	Ermek Kenzhebayev	(2003-04-03) 3 April 2003 (age 22)	9	0	Bars Issyk-Kul
22	3MF	Gulzhigit Borubayev	(2000-04-22) 22 April 2000 (age 25)	0	0	FC Minsk
23	3MF	Erbol Atabaev	(2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 (age 23)	16	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant
	3MF	Eldiyar Zarypbekov	(2001-09-14) 14 September 2001 (age 23)	12	1	Chayka Peschanokopskoye
	3MF	Adilet Kanybekov	(2002-11-25) 25 November 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Perak
	3MF	Alimardon Shukurov	(1999-09-28) 28 September 1999 (age 25)	36	6	Torpedo-BelAZ
	3MF	Amir Zhaparov	(1994-02-25) 25 February 1994 (age 31)	3	0	Muras United
	3MF	Arlen Sharshenbekov	(2000-01-18) 18 January 2000 (age 25)	0	0	Asiagoal Bishkek
	3MF	Atay Dzhumashev	(1998-09-15) 15 September 1998 (age 26)	6	0	Muras United
	3MF	Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov	(1996-03-18) 18 March 1996 (age 29)	49	3	Becamex Binh Duong
7	4FW	Joel Kojo	(1998-08-21) 21 August 1998 (age 26)	23	10	Esteghlal
10	4FW	Gulzhigit Alykulov	(2000-11-25) 25 November 2000 (age 24)	40	5	Torpedo Moscow
15	4FW	Maksat Alygulov	(1998-04-25) 25 April 1998 (age 27)	1	0	Muras United
21	4FW	Kai Merk	(1998-08-28) 28 August 1998 (age 26)	20	2	Union Titus Pétange
	4FW	Aybek Sukenaliev	(2002-01-29) 29 January 2002 (age 23)	0	0	Talant
	4FW	Mukhammad Karimov	(2000-06-12) 12 June 2000 (age 25)	0	0	Asiagoal Bishkek

Other Players Called Up Recently

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Marsel Islamkulov	(1994-04-18) 18 April 1994 (age 31)	2	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
GK	Dastan Alybekov	(1997-08-17) 17 August 1997 (age 27)	0	0	Neftchi Kochkor-Ata	v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
DF	Bektur Amangeldiyev	(1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 (age 26)	0	0	Talant	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
DF	Baktay Taalaybek uulu	(1992-04-26) 26 April 1992 (age 33)	0	0	Muras United	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
DF	Askarbek Saliev	(2002-10-08) 8 October 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
DF	Suyuntbek Mamyraliev	(1998-01-07) 7 January 1998 (age 27)	13	0	Dordoi Bishkek	v.  North Korea, 15 October 2024
DF	Nurbol Baktybekov	(2003-06-24) 24 June 2003 (age 22)	1	0	Dordoi Bishkek	v.  Uzbekistan, 10 September 2024
DF	Amantur Shamurzaev	(2000-01-25) 25 January 2000 (age 25)	6	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant	v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
DF	Azim Azarov	(1996-09-20) 20 September 1996 (age 28)	5	1	Abdysh-Ata Kant	v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
MF	Murolimzhon Akhmedov	(1992-01-05) 5 January 1992 (age 33)	23	0	Dordoi Bishkek	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
MF	Nursultan Toktonaliev	(2004-01-13) 13 January 2004 (age 21)	0	0	Talant	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
MF	Nurlanbek Sarykbaev	(2000-03-18) 18 March 2000 (age 25)	1	0	Abdysh-Ata Kant	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
MF	Elkhan Budinov	(2001-06-27) 27 June 2001 (age 24)	0	0	Jiskra Ústí nad Orlicí	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
MF	Adil Kadyrzhanov	(2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 (age 25)	4	0	Dordoi Bishkek	v.  Iran, 19 November 2024
MF	Temirbolot Tapaev	(2000-09-25) 25 September 2000 (age 24)	2	0	Alga Bishkek	v.  Iran, 5 September 2024 PRE
FW	Ernist Batyrkanov	(1998-02-21) 21 February 1998 (age 27)	36	3	Muras United	v.  Uzbekistan, 10 September 2024
FW	Nurdoolot Stalbekov	(2001-09-13) 13 September 2001 (age 23)	4	0	Alay	v.  Uzbekistan, 10 September 2024
FW	Ryskeldi Artykbayev	(2001-04-09) 9 April 2001 (age 24)	2	0	Dordoi Bishkek	v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
FW	Marlen Murzakhmatov	(2003-05-21) 21 May 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Dordoi Bishkek	v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
FW	Nurislam Oruntaev	(2005-02-04) 4 February 2005 (age 20)	0	0	Ilbirs Bishkek	v.  Chinese Taipei, 26 March 2024
Notes PRE Preliminary squad standby.

Player Records

Most Games Played

Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu has played the most games for Kyrgyzstan.

These players have played the most matches for the national team. Players in bold are still playing for Kyrgyzstan.

Top Goal Scorers

Mirlan Murzayev has scored the most goals for Kyrgyzstan.

These players have scored the most goals for the national team. Players in bold are still playing for Kyrgyzstan.

Tournament Records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930 to 1990	Part of  Soviet Union									Part of  Soviet Union
1994	Not a FIFA member									Not a FIFA member
1998	Did not qualify									6	3	0	3	12	14
2002										6	1	1	4	3	9
2006										8	3	1	4	11	12
2010										2	1	0	1	2	2
2014										2	0	0	2	0	7
2018										8	4	2	2	10	8
2022										8	3	1	4	19	12
2026										14	5	2	7	22	22
2030	To be determined									To be determined
2034
Total	–	0/7	–	–	–	–	–	–		54	20	7	27	79	85

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1956 to 1988	Part of  Soviet Union									Part of  Soviet Union
1992	Not an AFC member									Not an AFC member
1996	Did not qualify									4	1	0	3	3	7
2000										3	0		3	3	11
2004										2	1		1	3	2
2007	Did not enter									Did not enter
2011	Did not qualify									2008 & 2010 AFC Challenge Cup
2015										2012 & 2014 AFC Challenge Cup
2019	Round of 16	15th	4	1	0	3	6	7		14	8	3	3	26	17
2023	Group stage	20th	3	0	1	2	1	5		11	5	2	4	23	13
2027	Qualified									6	3	2	1	13	7
Total	3/9	15th	7	1	1	5	7	12		40	18	7	15	71	57

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup record Qualification record Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA 2006 Third place 5 3 0 2 4 3 Invited 2008 Did not qualify 2 1 0 1 2 2 2010 Group stage 3 1 0 2 2 6 2 0 2 0 2 2 2012 Did not qualify 3 1 0 2 5 6 2014 Group stage 3 1 0 2 1 3 3 3 0 0 3 0 Total 3/5 11 5 0 6 7 12 10 5 2 3 12 10

CAFA Nations Cup

CAFA Nations Cup record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2023	Fourth place	3	1	0	2	4	6
Total		3	1	0	2	4	6

West Asian Championship

West Asian Championship record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
2000	Group stage	3	0	0	3	0	8
Total		3	0	0	3	0	8

ELF Cup

In 2006, Kyrgyzstan played in the first ELF Cup in Northern Cyprus. This competition was for teams not part of FIFA. However, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan were invited and played with their national futsal teams.

Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2006	Semi-finals		5	2	1	2	11	8

*Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty kicks.

Head-to-Head Records

This table shows how Kyrgyzstan has played against other national teams.

Opponents	Played	Won	Drawn*	Lost	GF	GA	GD	% Won
Afghanistan	5	1	1	3	4	4	0	20
Australia	2	0	0	2	1	5	-4	0
Azerbaijan	3		1	2	0	4	-4
Bahrain	7		1	6	4	16	-12
Bangladesh	5	5	0	0	14	3	+11	100
Belarus	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	0
Cambodia	2	2		0	8	6	+2	100
China	2	0		2	1	5	-4	0
Chinese Taipei	2	2		0	7	1	+6	100
Estonia	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	0
India	5	1	0	4	3	9	-6	20
Indonesia	2	1		1	1	4	-3	50
Iran	6	0		6	4	25	-21	0
Iraq	2			2	1	9	-8
Japan	3			3	1	11	-10
Jordan	6	3	1	2	4	4	0	50
Kazakhstan	5	0	1	4	3	15	-12	0
Kuwait	5	1	1	3	5	11	-6	20
Lebanon	3	0	2	1	1	3	-2	0
Macau	4	4	0	0	8	3	+5	100
Malaysia	3	1	1	1	5	5	0	33.33
Maldives	4	2	0	2	10	4	+6	50
Moldova	1	0		1	1	2	-1	0
Mongolia	2	1		1	2	2	0	50
Myanmar	7	5	2	0	26	5	+21	71.43
Nepal	2	1	1		3	1	+2	50
North Korea	3	1	1	1	3	6	-3	0
Oman	6	1	2	3	3	8	-5	16.67
Pakistan	4	3	0	1	7	1	+6	75
[[Palestinian National Authority {{{altlink}}}|Palestinian National Authority]]	6	2	3	1	6	5	+1	33.33
Philippines	4	1	0	3	4	5	-1	25
Qatar	4	1	1	2	4	5	-1	25
Russia	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0
Saudi Arabia	3			3	0	7	-7
Singapore	4	3	1	0	6	3	+3	75
South Korea	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0
Sri Lanka	1	1	0	0	4	1	+3	100
Syria	7	3	2	2	8	10	-2	42.86
Tajikistan	14	3	3	8	10	16	-6	21.43
Thailand	2	0	0	2	1	5	-4	0
Turkmenistan	3	1		2	2	6	-4	33.33
United Arab Emirates	4	0	1	3	3	8	-5	0
Uzbekistan	11		0	11	7	39	-32
Vietnam	1	1		0	2	1	+1	100
Yemen	2	1		1	3	2	+1	50
Total	160	48	25	87	181	279	-98	30

Team Honours

Friendly Tournaments

• Aceh World Solidarity Cup (1): 2017
• Three Nations Cup (1): 2021

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Kirguistán para niños