Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor take the lead, Maziya remain tops

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor take the lead, Maziya remain tops

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC took over the Iran Pro League for the first time this season after defeating previous leaders Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC.

In the Maldives, Maziya Sports and Recreation Club’s title run hit a speedbump, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

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.

Knockout stage cast finalised

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Knockout stage cast finalised

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ is set for a thrilling knockout stage following the completion of the group stage on Sunday.

The quarter-finals will be played on Tuesday, with four enticing match-ups on the cards.

Group D: IR Iran see off spirited Afghanistan to finish top

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Group D: IR Iran see off spirited Afghanistan to finish top

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran survived a fightback from Afghanistan to top Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ with a 5-2 win on Sunday.

The defending champions - who finished with nine points - will face Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals while Afghanistan will play Japan.

Group D: Saudi Arabia end journey in resounding fashion

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Group D: Saudi Arabia end journey in resounding fashion

Jakarta: Saudi Arabia overpowered Malaysia 6-1 in their final Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Sunday.

The result gave Andreu Plaza’s side their first win while Malaysia finished bottom of the group after three defeats.

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.