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Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata’s tough run continues

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata’s tough run continues

Bishkek: Three-time champions FC Abdysh-Ata lost a third consecutive match in the Kyrgyz Premier League as they continued their worst start to the season since last winning the title in 2024. 

There were also conflicting results for the titleholders in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, India and Bangladesh, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Bishkek: The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan leagues started their 2026 seasons as FC Bars Issyk-Kul and FC Istiklol look to defend their respective titles.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their winning start to the Indian Super League while the Bangladesh Football Premier League returned to action, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2026 hopefuls discover road to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The teams vying for the title learnt their Group Stage challengers following the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be contested between between May 5 and 22, 2026.

Group C: Stalemate dashes Tajikistan’s hopes

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Group C: Stalemate dashes Tajikistan’s hopes

Jakarta: Tajikistan’s dreams of reaching the knockout stage were shattered after they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Australia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C match on Sunday.

The draw meant that Tajikistan finished on two points, two adrift of Central Asian rivals Uzbekistan, who were beaten 2-1 by Japan in the other tie.

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Jakarta: Uzbekistan will need to go full throttle against Japan in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C clash if they are to confirm their place in the knockout stage.

While Japan qualified with a match to spare after beating Tajikistan 3-0, Nodir Elibaev’s men - who are on four points after defeating Australia 4-2, cannot afford to lose on Sunday.

Waiting in the wings are their Central Asian neighbours Tajikistan, who have a chance of taking the remaining spot if they beat Australia and Uzbekistan fall to the four-time champions.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-c-tajikistan-0-3-japan

Group C: Tajikistan 0-3 Japan

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group C: Tajikistan 0-3 Japan

Jakarta: Japan booked their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-final ticket with a match to spare after defeating a fighting Tajikistan 3-0 in their Group C tie on Friday.

The win took the four-time champions with six points ahead of a mouth-watering clash with Uzbekistan, who are two adrift, on Sunday. 

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Bekmurodov credits heroics to Tajikistan defence

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Bekmurodov credits heroics to Tajikistan defence

Jakarta: Tajikistan’s Firuz Bekmurodov’s exceptional display against Uzbekistan secured his side a point in their opening  AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ tie but the keeper said all credit should go towards their defence. 

The 28-year-old pulled off numerous saves in their Group C tie to keep the high-pressing four-time finalists at bay and sent their attacking lineup of Muzaffar Akhadjonov, Anakshon Rakhmatov and Elbek Tulkinov home empty handed.

Takahashi wants Japan to stay in control; Uzbekistan, Tajikistan optimistic

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Takahashi wants Japan to stay in control; Uzbekistan, Tajikistan optimistic

Jakarta: Japan are in the driver’s seat as they head into Matchday Two of their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C campaign on Friday.

The four-time champions were the only team to take three points following an emphatic 6-2 win over Australia, with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan playing out a goalless result in the later match. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-group-c-uzbekistan-0-0-tajikistan

Group C: Uzbekistan 0-0 Tajikistan

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Group C: Uzbekistan 0-0 Tajikistan

Jakarta: Uzbekistan and Tajikistan settled for a share of the points after a goalless stalemate in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

The result sees four-time champions Japan setting the early pace in the group after their 6-2 win against Australia in the earlier match.