Final - Preview: IR Iran v Oman

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Final - Preview: IR Iran v Oman

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran will be confident of lifting a record-setting fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ title when they meet Oman in the Thailand 2025 final on Sunday. 

Surprise package Oman, however, will also be fancying their chances after a sterling campaign that has taken them into the final for the first time since they lifted the trophy in 2015. 

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Dastan: IR Iran rewarded for hard work

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Dastan: IR Iran rewarded for hard work

Pattaya: Goalkeeper Seyedmohammad Dastan was pleased to see Islamic Republic of Iran reaping the rewards for their hard graft after the reigning champions sailed into the final of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025.

Dastan scored two sweetly struck volleys in a 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Saturday’s  semi-final and the 29-year-old Moghavemat Golsa Poosh player is bent on returning home with the winners’ medal.

We will script history, vows Oman’s Mandhar

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

We will script history, vows Oman’s Mandhar

Pattaya: Captain Mandhar Al Araimi thanked his teammates after Oman upset three-time champions Japan 3-2 in the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Saturday.

Despite Japan’s attacking threat, Oman’s backline, led by Mandhar, refused to buckle, setting up an enticing final against defending champions the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday.

S-final: Saudi Arabia 0-6 IR Iran

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

S-final: Saudi Arabia 0-6 IR Iran

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran stayed on course to retain their title after defeating Saudi Arabia 6-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 semi-final on Saturday.

Naderi Hossein’s side, seeking a  record-extending fourth title, will meet either Japan or Oman in the final and have also booked their ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.

S-final: Japan 2-3 Oman

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

S-final: Japan 2-3 Oman

Pattaya: Oman stunned Japan 3-2 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 semi-final on Saturday.

Oman, who confirmed their ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, will face three-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran in the final on Sunday. 

Key competition dates approved by AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Key competition dates approved by AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee

Pattaya: The AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee reinforced its commitment to further elevate the standards of both sports after approving the 2026 to 2028 Competitions Calendar at its third meeting in Pattaya, Thailand on Saturday.

Held on the eve of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Final, the Committee, led by Chairperson Mehdi Taj, congratulated Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Oman and Saudi Arabia on reaching the Semi-finals and praised The Football Association of Thailand – hosts of the AFC’s beach soccer flagship for a third consecutive time – for their exemplary display of Asian unity and exceptional hosting capabilities.

#AsianQualifiers – Indonesia's Romenij wins Best Goal of MD7 & 8 poll

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

#AsianQualifiers – Indonesia's Romenij wins Best Goal of MD7 & 8 poll

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia's Ole Romenij's strike against Bahrain has been voted as the best goal of MD7 & 8 in the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

Romenij scored the winner in the 24th minute after converting Marselino Ferdinan's layoff to claim a vital three points against Bahrain. The Oxford United forward garnered 76% of the votes.

Check out the nominees once again and view the final result below.

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

#AFCU17 - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Since its inception in 1985, the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ has been a true proving ground for tomorrow’s football stars.

The-AFC.com goes back in time to some of the most iconic and standout occasions in the tournament’s 40-year history.

#AFCU17 squads announced

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

#AFCU17 squads announced

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 contenders for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 have named the 23-strong squads they hope will steer them to glory.

With just five days remaining until the 20th edition of AFC U17 Asian Cup kicks off, most teams have included the players who featured prominently in their respective qualifying campaigns.

New generation set to dazzle at #AFCU17

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

New generation set to dazzle at #AFCU17

Kuala Lumpur: The next wave of talent on the Continent will have the perfect opportunity to shine when the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 gets underway on Thursday, April 3.

Taking place for the 20th occasion, the cities of Jeddah and Taif will provide the stage for the 16-strong cast to showcase their abilities at a tournament with a stellar record of unearthing future stars.

#WAC2026 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

#WAC2026 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Teams hoping to earn passage discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 34 sides were drawn into six groups of four teams and two groups of five, with the Qualifiers to be hosted by Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

The eight group winners will join defending champions China PR, Korea Republic and Japan in the Finals, scheduled to be staged across three host cities from March 1 to 26, 2026.