Group B: Thailand, Vietnam in search of early tickets

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand, Vietnam in search of early tickets

Jakarta: Thailand and Vietnam will aim to confirm their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ knockout stage spots with a game to spare on Thursday.

With both having registered wins on Tuesday, victories will see them booking their quarter-final spots and setting up a thrilling finale to decide the Group B winners two days later. 

Thailand, the 2024 runners-up, beat Lebanon 2-0 in their opener while Vietnam exchanged blows with Kuwait before emerging 5-4 victors. 

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Group B: Thailand 2-0 Lebanon

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand 2-0 Lebanon

Jakarta: Thailand powered up in the second half to beat a spirited Lebanon 2-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group B opener on Tuesday.

Goals by Worasak Srirangpirot and Muhammad Osamanmusa at the Jakarta International Velodrome gave the 2024 runners-up a well-earned win.

Group B: Vietnam 5-4 Kuwait

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Vietnam 5-4 Kuwait

Jakarta: Vietnam came from behind twice to defeat Kuwait 5-4 in a fast-paced AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group B tie at the Jakarta International Velodrome on Tuesday.

The result places Diego Giustozzi’s side at the top of the group, ahead of Thailand on goal difference after the latter defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the earlier fixture.

Preview: Group C

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Preview: Group C

Jakarta: Japan are set for a bumpy ride at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they kick off their bid for a fifth title against three other well-seasoned sides.

Group C’s opening matches on Wednesday will see Japan take on Australia while Uzbekistan and Tajikistan clash in a group where, at a minimum, all have made the semi-finals at least once.

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.

#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ delivered a showcase of emerging talents, as Asia’s rising stars left their mark at every stage of the continental showpiece.

Lethal finishers, midfield maestros and shot-stopping goalkeepers were on display and the-AFC.com highlights several players who lit up the continental showpiece.