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Group D top spot matters for Afghanistan, IR Iran

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group D top spot matters for Afghanistan, IR Iran

Jakarta: It will be a battle for the purists when Afghanistan take on Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D decider on Sunday.

Both have been flawless thus far, qualifying for the quarter-finals with a match to spare but something will have to give in Sunday’s highly-anticipated encounter.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-d-saudi-arabia-0-2-ir-iran

Group D: Saudi Arabia 0-2 IR Iran

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group D: Saudi Arabia 0-2 IR Iran

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran survived a stern test to defeat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D tie on Friday.

The defending champions had to withstand heavy pressure from Saudi Arabia throughout the match before two second half goals and Afghanistan’s 7-0 win against Malaysia in the later game, saw them advancing to the quarter-finals.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/group-d-saudi-arabia-v-ir-iran

IR Iran’s Aghapour vows to repay coach’s faith in him

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

IR Iran’s Aghapour vows to repay coach’s faith in him

Jakarta: Salar Aghapour is grateful for the trust placed in him by head coach Vahid Shamsaee after the 26-year-old played a starring role in Islamic Republic of Iran’s 4-1 win over Malaysia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D opener on Wednesday.

The Iran squad is a mix of senior and junior players, with Shamsaae having admitted prior to the tournament that he’s looking to refresh the squad with Aghapour one of those in the latter camp.

IR Iran’s Shamsaee, Afghanistan’s Mortezaei expect improvements

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

IR Iran’s Shamsaee, Afghanistan’s Mortezaei expect improvements

Jakarta: Vahid Shamsaee and Majid Mortezaei are hopeful their respective sides will continue to shine after opening their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ campaigns with commanding wins on Wednesday.

Shamsaee’s Islamic Republic of Iran walked away with a 4-1 win against Malaysia while Mortezaei’s clinical Afghanistan saw off Saudi Arabia 3-0 but neither head coach wants their players to be satisfied with their start.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-d-ir-iran-4-1-malaysia

Group D: IR Iran 4-1 Malaysia

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Group D: IR Iran 4-1 Malaysia

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran’s title defence started with a 4-1 win against Malaysia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D tie on Wednesday.

With the win, Iran joined Afghanistan - who beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 earlier in the day - on maximum points.

Preview: Group D

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Preview: Group D

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran are counting on their revamped squad to take them all the way at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they take on Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in Group D.

Their three challengers, however, are equally determined to produce their best in the race for the knockout stage.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis make their move; Maziya pull further ahead

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis make their move; Maziya pull further ahead

Tehran: Persepolis drew level with leaders Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC after they emerged victorious in their face off in the Iran Pro League.

Maziya Sports and Recreation Club moved closer to a second successive Dhivehi Premier League title in the Maldives, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ goes under the microscope with the 16 teams having confirmed their respective squads in their chase for continental glory.

With just two days until the big kick-off, the-AFC.com highlights one player from each team to look out for.

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group D

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group D

Jakarta: Just three days remain for the kick-off of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ with the 16 contenders laying their final plans for the continental showpiece.

Concluding our look at the groups, the-AFC.com puts Group D under the microscope.