#ACFutsal2026 challengers set for Indonesia showdown

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 challengers set for Indonesia showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Thrilling battles await at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when it kicks off on January 27 (Tuesday) in Jakarta as 16 teams chase ultimate glory.

The 18th edition of the tournament features a host of familiar contenders, with 13 returning from the previous campaign in 2024, including the ever-present quartet of Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Thailand and Uzbekistan, who extend their record of appearing in every Finals to date.

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Contenders discover Indonesia 2026 road to glory

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 has all the ingredients to be a sizzling affair following the Official Draw in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups during the draw held at the MNC Conference Hall with the top two teams from each to advance to the quarter-finals.

Indonesia 2026 cast finalised

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Indonesia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 following the conclusion of Group D of the Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Iraq emerged as the top team in Group D following a 2-1 defeat of Saudi Arabia, completing their campaign with a perfect record of three victories.

There was joy for Saudi Arabia as they advanced as one of the best seven runners-up.

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Seven teams confirmed their tickets to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 after topping their respective groups on Wednesday.

Australia emerged the Group A winners with Thailand (Group B), four-time champions Japan (Group C), Vietnam (Group E), Kyrgyz Republic (Group F), titleholders and 13-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran (Group G) and Afghanistan (Group H) joining them at Indonesia 2026.

Group D of the Qualifiers will be contested between October 18 and 22 with Iraq, hosts Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei and Pakistan the teams involved.

A further seven spots are available to the best runners-up across the eight groups with Kuwait (Group A), Korea Republic (Group B), Tajikistan (Group C), Lebanon (Group E), Uzbekistan (Group F), Malaysia (Group G) and Myanmar (Group H) finishing second in their respective groups.