#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group B

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group B

Jakarta: Excitement is building as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ kick-off fast approaches.

The 18th edition of the tournament promises to be a highly charged affair and ahead of the action kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the Group B teams.

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#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group A

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group A

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ kicks off in a matter of days with the 16 teams fine tuning their preparations.

As anticipation for the continental showpiece grows, the-AFC.com profiles the cast - starting with Group A.

Peng Xiao: Confidence will drive China PR

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Peng Xiao: Confidence will drive China PR

Jeddah:  Peng Xiao believes confidence gained from China PR’s semi-final victory will fuel their preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ final against Japan on Saturday.

China PR produced a brilliant second half to defeat Vietnam 3-0 on Tuesday with Peng Xiao netting the opener with a splendid header.

Sato proud of Japan’s progress

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Sato proud of Japan’s progress

Jeddah:  Ryunosuke Sato has his eyes set on winning the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ to cap a campaign in which Japan have shown tremendous progress. 

The midfielder helped a much-changed Japan side battle to a 1-0 win over Korea Republic in the semi-finals on Tuesday with the performance giving Sato plenty of confidence ahead of Saturday’s final against China PR.

Kim: Hieu Minh injury reason for Vietnam’s defeat

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Kim: Hieu Minh injury reason for Vietnam’s defeat

Jeddah:  Head coach Kim Sang-sik knew exactly why Vietnam went down 3-0 to China PR in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday - the forced substitution of Nguyen Hieu Minh.

The defender had to be replaced in the 33rd minute due to injury and Kim admitted his side could not cope defensively after that. 

Poor finishing cost us, says Korea Republic’s Lee

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Poor finishing cost us, says Korea Republic’s Lee

Jeddah: Head coach Lee Min-sung admitted poor finishing was the reason why his Korea Republic side fell to Japan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

A subpar first half saw Korea Republic trailing at the break to Kaito Koizumi’s 36th minute strike and while Lee was able to get a reaction from his players in the second half, a combination of woeful finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Rui Araki meant their title hopes were ended.