The first round was played between 1–11 April 2023. ;Tiebreakers Teams are ranked according to
points (3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss), and if tied on points, the following tiebreaking criteria are applied, in the order given, to determine the rankings (Regulations article 13.2): • Goal difference in all group matches; • Goals scored in all group matches; • Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams; • Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams; • Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams; • Disciplinary points (yellow card = −1 point, red card as a result of two yellow cards = −3 points, direct red card = −4 points, yellow card followed by direct red card = −5 points); • Drawing of lots.
Group A • All matches were held in Uzbekistan. • Times listed are
UTC+5. ---- ----
Group B • All matches were held in Myanmar. • Times listed are
UTC+6:30. ----
Group C • All matches were held in Nepal. • Times listed are
UTC+5:45. ----
Group D • All matches were held in Thailand. • Times listed are
UTC+7:00. ---- ----
Group E • All matches were held in Tajikistan. • Times listed are
UTC+5:00. {{Football box •
Long •
Bolden •
Madarang •
C. McDaniel ---- ----
Group F • All matches were held in Lebanon. • Times listed are
UTC+3:00. ---- ----
Group G • All matches were held in Kyrgyzstan. • Times listed are
UTC+6:00. ---- ==Second round==