Bangladesh's Asian Cup 2027 Hopes Fading After Setbacks
Bangladesh's hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 are fading after a series of setbacks in their group matches. Despite a promising start with a stunning free-kick goal from Hamza Choudhury, Bangladesh has struggled to secure victories, leaving them with a slim chance of progression.
The team's fortunes took a turn for the worse with a 4-3 loss to Hong Kong in Dhaka. Bangladesh led early but conceded twice before the final minutes, ultimately losing the match. The team managed to equalize twice in the second half, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Bangladesh's captain, Jamal Bhuyan, acknowledged the team's history of conceding late goals, a trend that has continued in these qualifiers. The team's remaining matches include a home game against India on November 18 and an away match against Singapore on March 31, 2026. However, the search for information on the last two group matches has been unsuccessful, leaving Bangladesh's opponents a mystery for now.
Bangladesh's return-leg match against Hong Kong is scheduled for October 14 at the Kai Tak Stadium. With Hong Kong topping Group C with seven points, Bangladesh faces an uphill battle to qualify. Their fate will be decided in the remaining matches, with the team hoping to turn their fortunes around and secure a spot in the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
