Amanbaev: Central Asia hotbed for futsal

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Amanbaev: Central Asia hotbed for futsal

Jakarta: The 16 teams participating at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ come from across Asia with two regions in particular having a strong presence in the competition - ASEAN and Central Asia. 

Both have five representatives each, with Turkmenistan the only side from Central Asia not in Jakarta and this, said Kyrgyz Republic’s Donierbek Amanbaev, shows the popularity of the spot in the region

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Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos primed for showdown

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Indonesia’s Souto, Iraq’s Carlos primed for showdown

Jakarta: There will be no letting up from Indonesia and Iraq despite both having already secured their respective berths in the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they face off on Saturday.

At stake will be the Group A top spot, which could mean a smoother progression route in the knockout stage and both teams are determined for a third consecutive win. 

Korea Republic’s Kim on a special mission

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Korea Republic’s Kim on a special mission

Jakarta: Kim Gun-woo and the Korea Republic squad are on a double mission at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™.

A successful tournament is the obvious aim but Kim said they also want to capture the attention and interest of the people of Korea Republic with their matches and performances.

Thailand’s Rakphol, Vietnam’s Giustozzi relishing face-off

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Thailand’s Rakphol, Vietnam’s Giustozzi relishing face-off

Jakarta: Southeast Asian rivals Thailand and Vietnam will leave no stone unturned when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday to determine the winners of Group B.

Both sides qualified for the knockout stage with a match to spare after Thailand’s 6-1 defeat of Kuwait and Vietnam’s 2-0 win over Lebanon.

Al Sarraj: Kuwait will gain from Indonesia 2026

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Al Sarraj: Kuwait will gain from Indonesia 2026

Jakarta: Abdulaziz Al Sarraj believes Kuwait’s involvement in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 will benefit their game at the national level.

The striker was an integral part of his side’s first two matches, scoring in their narrow 5-4 loss to Vietnam and playing his part in their subsequent 6-1 defeat to 2024 runners-up Thailand. Kuwait will close their Group B campaign against Lebanon on Saturday.

Hamam foresees bright future for Lebanese game

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Hamam foresees bright future for Lebanese game

Jakarta: Defender Ali Hamam is confident about the future of the game in Lebanon despite his side’s early exit from the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™.

The West Asian side, who lost 2-0 to Thailand in their Group B opener, fell by a similar scoreline to Vietnam on Thursday and will be playing for pride against Kuwait in their final tie.