India cruise past Bangladesh to lift title

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

India cruise past Bangladesh to lift title

Pokhara: India emerged champions of the 2026 SAFF U19 Women's Championship with a 4-0 defeat of Bangladesh in the final on Saturday.

The victory at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium meant India - represented by their U17 squad - avenged their 2-0 loss against Bangladesh in the round robin stage.

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’s Abbasi named Most Valuable Player

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

IR Iran’s Abbasi named Most Valuable Player

Jakarta: Saied Ahmad Abbasi capped a memorable AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ after he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player on Saturday.

Abbasi played a starring role in Islamic Republic of Iran defending their title by defeating Indonesia 5-4 on penalties in the final, having lit up the tournament with his consistent performances throughout.

Thailand’s Osamanmusa scoops Top Goalscorer award

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Thailand’s Osamanmusa scoops Top Goalscorer award

Jakarta: Thailand’s Muhammad Osamanmusa landed the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Top Goalscorer award on Saturday.

Having netted three goals in the 2024 edition, Osamanmusa stepped up another gear with six at Jakarta 2026 despite Thailand’s quarter-final stage exit.

Indonesia’s Ahmad takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Indonesia’s Ahmad takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Jakarta: Ahmad Habiebie’s fine form between the posts earned him the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Best Goalkeeper award on Saturday. 

Ahmad played a key role in helping Indonesia to their first ever final, and the 25-year-old helped the hosts kick off their campaign in the best possible manner by keeping a clean sheet in their 5-0 win over Korea Republic.