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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.

Soliman praises Al Shorta’s spirit; Nasaf’s Berdiev rues missed chances

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Soliman praises Al Shorta’s spirit; Nasaf’s Berdiev rues missed chances

Fergana: Moamen Soliman heaped praise on his Al Shorta side after they fought back to hold PFC Nasaf to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ match at Istiqlol Stadium on Monday.

The Egyptian saw his charges overcome tiredness from a gruelling journey with his planned half-time triple change with the introduction of Abdoul Magid Boubacar, Shareef Kadhim and Bassam Shakir worked in favour of his Iraqi outfit.

MD7: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

MD7: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Fergana: Iraq’s Al Shorta came from behind to force a 1-1 stalemate with PFC Nasaf in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie at the Istiklol Stadium on Monday.

The result, however, meant the Iraqi side joined Nasaf in being eliminated from the competition.

Nasaf, who had already been eliminated prior to the match, collected their first point after having suffered defeats in their earlier six games.  

Preview: PFC Nasaf (UZB) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Preview: PFC Nasaf (UZB) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Fergana: PFC Nasaf will have to brace themselves for a tough challenge when they host a desperate Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Uzbekistan's Nasaf are already out of the running for a Round of 16 spot while Iraq's Al Shorta need victory to keep their extremely slim hopes alive.

Kulbyte ready to inspire new dreams in Uzbekistan

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Kulbyte ready to inspire new dreams in Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: At the start of 2025, Kotryna Kulbyte found herself in completely new surroundings and entrusted with an exciting mission.

Handed the reins of the Uzbekistan women’s national team, she was tasked to lead them to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ – a stage they have not reached since 2003.

Between 1995 and 2003, the Central Asians took part in five consecutive tournaments but have not appeared at the Continental showpiece since a qualification process was introduced from the 2006 edition as they endured five failed campaigns. 

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Q-final: IR Iran turn on the power to see off Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Q-final: IR Iran turn on the power to see off Uzbekistan

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran came from two goals down to defeat Uzbekistan 7-4 in a thrilling AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-final on Tuesday.

The win for the 13-time champions sets up a semi-final clash with Iraq - who defeated Thailand 4-2 in their quarter-final - on Thursday.

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Karachik’s Uzbekistan journey defined by challenges

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Karachik’s Uzbekistan journey defined by challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Football will always have a variety of meaning for Lyudmila Karachik, the icon of women’s football in Uzbekistan with her journey in the sport bookmarked at various stages by the challenges faced.

At an early age, football became a form of escape for Karachik that eventually turned into something more as she led Uzbekistan to a return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ after a 23-year absence.

From her beginnings to helping Uzbekistan overcome their heartbreak, the 30-year-old sat down with the-AFC.com to share her experience.

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan will face off in an AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ last eight tie on Tuesday that promises to be an edge-of-the-seat encounter.

Iran, record 13-time titleholders, beat Afghanistan 5-2 on Sunday to end their group stage campaign with a flawless run while Uzbekistan advanced despite losing 2-1 to four-time champions Japan.

Group C: Japan fight back to beat Uzbekistan

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Group C: Japan fight back to beat Uzbekistan

Jakarta: Japan roared in the second half to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 to top Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Sunday.

The four-time champions will play either Afghanistan or Islamic Republic of Iran from Group D in the quarter-finals.

Defeat for Uzbekistan did not come at a cost as they advanced as the runners-up with the Group D winners their last eight opponents. 

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