Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; UAE v Afghanistan

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; UAE v Afghanistan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are well prepared to go all the way as they kickstart their title defence at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 against Indonesia on Friday.

In preparation for the tournament, head coach Naderi Hossein held eight training camps with five friendly matches, and is rallying his squad to display their title intentions against the Southeast Asian side.

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Preview- Group D: Oman v Vietnam, Bahrain v Malaysia

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview- Group D: Oman v Vietnam, Bahrain v Malaysia

Pattaya: Group D of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 is set for an explosive kick off on Friday with Oman, Vietnam, Bahrain and Malaysia vying for the two tickets to the quarter-finals.

Oman, champions in 2015, will take on Vietnam before Bahrain face Malaysia.

Preview - Group A: Kuwait v Lebanon; Thailand v India

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group A: Kuwait v Lebanon; Thailand v India

Pattaya: Thailand will go all out to secure a winning start to their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 campaign when they take on India in Group A on Thursday.

Hosting the competition for the third consecutive edition, Thailand are dreaming big with head coach Atsuo Ogura believing that his charges have what it takes to advance to the knockout stage and sees the match against India as vital to their ambitions.

Preview - Group B: Japan v Iraq; China PR v Saudi Arabia

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Japan v Iraq; China PR v Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Japan, Iraq, China PR and Saudi Arabia are set to battle it out in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with all four teams eager to seize an early advantage in their campaign.

In Thursday’s opening game at the Jomtien Beach Arena, three-time champions Japan will take on Iraq, who are making their sixth appearance in the tournament, while China PR will lock horns with Saudi Arabia. 

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Players to watch

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Players to watch

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 is set to be an exciting affair with 16 teams eyeing the coveted title.

With kick-off just two days away, the-AFC.com takes a look at several players who will be pivotal to their respective teams’ bid to emerge champions.  

Thailand 2025: Know Your Groups A & B

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Thailand 2025: Know Your Groups A & B

Pattaya: The idyllic setting of Jomtien Beach takes centrestage once again with the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 kicking off on Thursday.

Three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 spots are also up for grabs with Islamic Republic of Iran looking to defend the title they won at the same venue two years ago.

With the opening match just days away, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the Groups A and B cast.

Thailand 2025: Know Your Groups C & D

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Thailand 2025: Know Your Groups C & D

Pattaya: Anticipation for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 is reaching fever pitch with top class action set to illuminate Jomtien Beach in the coming days.

As the teams start converging on Pattaya, the-AFC.com takes a look at Groups C and D cast where four former champions - two in each group - will also be bidding for the title.

#ACBeachSoccer - Flashback

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

#ACBeachSoccer - Flashback

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 is just around the corner, with 16 teams set to vie for the coveted title.

The-AFC.com rewinds the clock to some of the most iconic and standout occasions in the tournament's 19-year history.

Preview - Group A: Qatar v DPR Korea

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group A: Qatar v DPR Korea

Doha: Luis Garcia will expect Qatar to be firing on all cylinders when they face DPR Korea in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.

Hoping to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on merit after hosting the 2022 edition, Qatar's inconsistency in the first six matches left them in fourth place with just seven points.

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Basra: Iraq will be out to tighten their grip on an automatic qualification slot when they host Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.

Seeking a second appearance at the FIFA World Cup, Iraq sit second in the standings with 11 points, three behind Korea Republic but - crucially - two ahead of Jordan.

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v China PR

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v China PR

Riyadh: Herve Renard has yet to taste victory since returning and Frenchman will be hoping Saudi Arabia will correct that when they host China PR in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Thursday.

Both teams will head into the tie level on six points and need victory to stay in the race for an automatic slot to the FIFA World Cup 26.