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West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Al Sadd close in

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Al Sadd close in

Doha: Al Hilal SFC's lead in the Saudi Pro League was reduced to three points after they were held by Al Qadisiyah.

Al Sadd SC, meanwhile, narrowed the gap with Al Gharafa SC to just two points after defeating the leaders while two wins over the week saw Shabab Al Ahli moving to the top of the UAE Pro League.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the West Asia domestic scene.

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos enjoy battle of wits

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos enjoy battle of wits

Jakarta: The head coaches of Indonesia and Iraq applauded their respective sides following their 1-1 draw in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday.

The battling encounter ended with Indonesia topping the group, with Hector Souto and Joao Carlos - together with the more than 10,000 fans at the Indonesia Arena - treated to an exhilarating match.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-a-indonesia-1-1-iraq

Group A: Stalemate confirms pole position for Indonesia

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group A: Stalemate confirms pole position for Indonesia

Jakarta:  Indonesia staved off a strong Iraq fightback to top Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

The result set up enticing quarter-final ties with Indonesia to face Vietnam while Iraq will take on Thailand, with both matches to be played on Tuesday.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/group-a-indonesia-v-iraq

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos primed for showdown

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos primed for showdown

Jakarta: There will be no letting up from Indonesia and Iraq despite both having already secured their respective berths in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they face off on Saturday.

At stake will be the Group A top spot, which could mean a smoother progression route in the knockout stage and both teams are determined for a third consecutive win. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-a-korea-republic-2-3-iraq

Group A: Korea Republic 2-3 Iraq

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 2-3 Iraq

Jakarta: Iraq struck with less than a minute on the clock to edge Korea Republic 3-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A tie on Thursday.

The last gasp win took Iraq to six points and with Indonesia defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in the group’s later tie, both teams confirmed their quarter-final tickets with a match to spare and will square off on Saturday to decide who tops the group.

Faisal thrilled by Iraq’s encouraging start

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Faisal thrilled by Iraq’s encouraging start

Jakarta: Salim Faisal led by example as he grabbed a brace to help Iraq defeat a stubborn Kyrgyz Republic 4-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

A cautious start to the match nearly cost Iraq the points with Kyrgyz Republic taking the lead seconds after the opening whistle but Faisal rallied his teammates to ensure that the West Asian side come away with the win.

Group A: Iraq’s Carlos, Indonesia’s Souto seek second wins

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Group A: Iraq’s Carlos, Indonesia’s Souto seek second wins

Jakarta: Joao Carlos and Hector Souto are both expecting victories from Iraq and Indonesia respectively in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Thursday.

Both sides got their campaigns off to roaring starts, with Iraq coming from behind to defeat Kyrgyz Republic in their opener while Indonesia romped to a 5-0 victory against Korea Republic.

Wins on Thursday will confirm their quarter-final tickets and set up an exciting face-off between the two for the group’s top spot on Saturday. 

Group A: Iraq 4-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group A: Iraq 4-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Jakarta: Iraq secured a thrilling 4-2 win against Kyrgyz Republic in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

The two 2024 quarter-finalist sides put on a show at Indonesia Arena, taking turns to be ahead before Iraq, powered by Salim Faisal’s brace, earned a winning start.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Erbil suffer setback

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Erbil suffer setback

Doha: Al Hilal SFC's lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League was reduced to five points following a 1-1 draw with Al Riyadh on Sunday.

Erbil SC's title hopes suffered a setback in Iraq while there were also matches in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.