[1][2] Iran were the defending champion having won the 2022 inaugural edition.

[3] and they successfully defended their title finishing unbeaten, after beating hosts Uzbekistan in an exciting final day.

[4][5] A total of 4 (out of 6) CAFA member national teams entered the tournament.

[6][7][8] Each national team have to submit a squad of 14 players, two of whom must be goalkeepers.

Eight referees from the four participating associations were appointed for the tournament.