Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Asia’s beach soccer contenders

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Shaikh Salman sends best wishes to Asia’s beach soccer contenders

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Asia’s representatives – the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman and hosts United Arab Emirates – at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup as the Continent prepares to stage the competition for only the second time in history from February 15 to 25, 2024.

Shaikh Salman said: “On behalf of the Asian football family, I would like to wish our four representatives, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman as well as our host the United Arab Emirates the very best of success at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.”

Preview - Asia's challengers at UAE 2024 Dubai

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Preview - Asia's challengers at UAE 2024 Dubai

Dubai: Asia will be represented by four teams at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai.

The continent's best will have their eyes on the title, having impressed in previous editions of the global tournament.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we shine the spotlight on Asia's representatives.

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will be remembered for producing high drama and breathtaking goals over 32 matches with Islamic Republic of Iran winning a record-equalling third title in Pattaya.

With the sun settling on the Jomtien Beach Arena, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures that caught the eye throughout the tournament.

IR Iran clinch title with emphatic victory over Japan

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

IR Iran clinch title with emphatic victory over Japan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their awesome best as they defeated Japan 6-0 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Sunday.

The win saw Iran draw level with Japan on three titles each, with both teams now casting their eyes on preparing for the FIFA Beach Soccer World UAE 2023 in November. 

Oman defeat UAE to finish third

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Oman defeat UAE to finish third

Pattaya: Oman defeated United Arab Emirates 4-2 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 third-place playoff at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Sunday.

The win is a boost for Oman with both teams now setting their sights on November’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2023.