On August 12, 2026, Turkmenistan’s football champions, FC Arkadag, will face India’s FC Goa at home in the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League Two. The match will be played at Arkadag Stadium.

The Turkmenistan champions will compete for a place in the group stage of Asia’s second-tier club competition against FC Goa, the winners of the Indian Super Cup. According to the tournament regulations, the winner of the match will qualify for the AFC Champions League Two group stage, while the losing team will continue its international campaign in the AFC Challenge League group stage.

In the new season of Asian club competitions, Turkmenistan is already guaranteed representation in the AFC Challenge League group stage. This spot was secured by Ahal FC, the runners-up of the 2025 Turkmenistan Championship, who received a direct qualification berth in the tournament.