IR Iran, Japan stay top

Fri, 08 May, 2026

IR Iran, Japan stay top

Kuala Lumpur: The latest FIFA Futsal Rankings were released on Friday with Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan remaining the highest ranked Asian nations in the men and women rankings.

Iran, who lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ in February, stayed fifth behind Brazil, Portugal, Spain and Argentina.

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#ACFutsal2026 - In numbers

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - In numbers

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ came to a thrilling end on Saturday with Islamic Republic of Iran and Indonesia serving up a final for the ages with the former defending their title with a 5-4 penalty shootout win.

The 2026 edition will go down in memory as one of the best ever with notable achievements, so join the-AFC.com as we dive into the numbers that made this tournament so remarkable.

Shamsaee: Triumph is for IR Iran

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Shamsaee: Triumph is for IR Iran

Jakarta: Vahid Shamsaee was proud to have provided joy to his country after Islamic Republic of Iran fought back to defeat Indonesia in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ final on Saturday.

Iran were pushed to the limit by first-time finalists Indonesia, who led three times in a pulsating tie but could not prevent the Central Asian side from claiming a record-extending 14th title with a penalty shootout win.

Souto full of praise for amazing Indonesia

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Souto full of praise for amazing Indonesia

Jakarta: Indonesia head coach Hector Souto congratulated his side for their stunning performance in an action-packed AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ final against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday.

The exciting, back-and-forth encounter ended 5-5 after extra time with the ensuing penalty shootout seeing Indonesia’s hat-trick hero Israr Megantara missing his spot-kick, giving the Central Asian side a 5-4 win and the continental trophy for a record-extending 14th time.

Indonesia, who qualified for their first final, matched their opponents blow for blow in front of a packed stadium, and trooped off the court with their heads held high.

IR Iran hold off valiant Indonesia to continue reign

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

IR Iran hold off valiant Indonesia to continue reign

Jakarta:  Islamic Republic of Iran emerged champions of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ with a 5-4 penalty shootout win after the thrilling final ended 5-5 after extra-time on Saturday.

In a hugely entertaining decider that had the fans at the Indonesia Arena on their feet throughout, Iran came from behind three times to lift the trophy for an amazing 14th time.

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Q-final cast decided

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ quarter-final cast was finalised following the completion of the group stage on Friday.

The last eight ties will be played on Monday as the tournament enters its business end.