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R16 (1st Leg): Ratchaburi FC (THA) 3-0 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

R16 (1st Leg): Ratchaburi FC (THA) 3-0 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Ratchaburi: Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC strolled to an easy 3-0 win over Persib Bandung in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 first leg tie on Wednesday.

A brace by Tana and the third by substitute Gabriel Mutombo at the Ratchaburi Stadium gives Worrawoot Srimaka’s side a comfortable advantage going into the return leg next week, while the Indonesian side will have to work overtime to overcome the deficit.

Jackson applauds Buriram’s resilience

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Jackson applauds Buriram’s resilience

Chengdu: Mark Jackson showered praise on his Buriram United players after their 1-0 win against China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday moved the Thailand side closer to a place in the Round of 16.

In a game where Chengdu dominated possession, Buriram had to dig deep to get the win and Jackson was proud of how his charges managed the situation in front of over 40,000 fans at Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium.

MD7: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) 0-1 Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

MD7: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) 0-1 Buriram United (THA)

Chengdu: Thailand’s Buriram United boosted their Round of 16 hopes with a 1-0 win against China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ match on Tuesday.

A second half goal by Brazilian Bissoli at the Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium pushed Mark Jackson’s side to fourth in the table with 11 points.

China’s Chengdu, six points behind, are 10th and have only a slim chance of qualifying.

Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Buriram United (THA)

Chengdu: Chengdu Rongcheng FC and Buriram United will be equally desperate for victory when they square off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

China PR's Chengdu sit 10th in the standings with six points while Thailand's Buriram are two ahead in seventh.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-quarter-finals-thailand-2-4-iraq

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Goals, statements and leaders keeping control across the region

Kuala Lumpur: It was another lively week across ASEAN football with big scorelines, shifting positions and title contenders refusing to blink under pressure.

Australia saw the summit change hands after a dominant display, Thailand delivered a surprise at the top without altering the wider picture and Vietnam’s frontrunners stayed unbeaten in a tense clash that had everything.
 
There were also matches in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Laos so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Jakarta: Thailand and Iraq will spare no effort to keep their interest burning at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they meet in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. 

The 2024 runners-up and winners of Group B at Indonesia 2026, Thailand will start as favourites but can expect an uncompromising Iraq who showed great resolve to advance to the knockout stage. 

Thailand’s Rakphol, Vietnam’s Giustozzi satisfied with group stage performances

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Thailand’s Rakphol, Vietnam’s Giustozzi satisfied with group stage performances

Jakarta: Rakhphol Sainetngam and Diego Giustozzi expressed satisfaction with how Thailand and Vietnam respectively performed in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ group stage.

Krit Aransanyalak’s 36th minute strike secured Thailand a 1-0 win against their ASEAN rivals as they topped Group B with nine points, with both sides advancing to the quarter-finals.  

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-b-thailand-1-0-vietnam

Group B: Thailand edge Vietnam to take top spot

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand edge Vietnam to take top spot

Jakarta: Thailand defeated Vietnam 1-0 to secure top spot in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday.

The victory sealed a perfect group stage campaign for Thailand, who will face Iraq in the quarter-finals while Vietnam will meet Indonesia.

Thailand’s Rakphol, Vietnam’s Giustozzi relishing face-off

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Thailand’s Rakphol, Vietnam’s Giustozzi relishing face-off

Jakarta: Southeast Asian rivals Thailand and Vietnam will leave no stone unturned when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday to determine the winners of Group B.

Both sides qualified for the knockout stage with a match to spare after Thailand’s 6-1 defeat of Kuwait and Vietnam’s 2-0 win over Lebanon.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-b-kuwait-1-6-thailand