Derakhshani confident IR Iran will lift trophy

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Derakhshani confident IR Iran will lift trophy

Jakarta: Mohammadhossein Derakhshani already knows all about what it means to lift the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ trophy and will put everything on the line to win it for the second time at Indonesia 2026.

Islamic Republic of Iran are once again in the final after defeating Iraq 4-2 in Thursday’s semi-final, with Derakhshani playing a pivotal role in their comeback win.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/acfutsal2026-|-semi-finals-iraq-2-4-ir-iran

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3155009

Preview - Final: Indonesia v IR Iran

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Preview - Final: Indonesia v IR Iran

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran will not take Indonesia’s challenge for granted when they meet in the final of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday.

A record-extending 14th title is on the line for the defending champions but head coach Vahid Shamsaee has promised his team will take an Indonesian side seeking to create more history  seriously.

Indonesia’s Lindrey cool as huge challenge beckons

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Indonesia’s Lindrey cool as huge challenge beckons

Jakarta: Brian Lindrey is calm and collected as Indonesia stand on the brink of a defining moment in the final of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday.

Fresh off their 5-3 upset over Japan in the semi-finals, which took the hosts to their first ever final, the only barrier between them and continental glory is the Islamic Republic of Iran, who are seeking a 14th record-extending title.

Road to Final: Indonesia

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Road to Final: Indonesia

Jakarta:  Indonesia are on the verge of ushering in a new era as they head into the final of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday.

Hector Souto’s side have already created history by making the last four after 11 attempts and the-AFC.com looks back at Indonesia’s journey to the final.

Road to Final: IR Iran

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Road to Final: IR Iran

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran have, once again, fulfilled expectations by reaching the final of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™.

Having topped Group D with maximum points, Iran showed their mettle by overcoming tough opponents in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

One game away from a 14th title, the-AFC.com retraces the steps Vahid Shamsaee’s side took to reach the final.

China PR’s Li determined to retain title

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

China PR’s Li determined to retain title

Kuala Lumpur: As she gears up for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, Li Mengwen is spurred on by the unforgettable memories from the 2022 edition. 

Named to the China PR squad for Asia’s flagship women’s national team competition in India, Li made her tournament debut as Shui Qingxia’s side ended a 16-year trophy drought by clinching a record-extending ninth title.

Having come from behind to triumph in both the last eight and semi-finals, it was perhaps fitting that the Steel Roses mounted the most stunning of comebacks in the final. Trailing 2-0 at the break to Korea Republic, they drew level after two goals within four minutes in the second half before a 93rd-minute strike from Xiao Yuyi sealed ultimate glory in dramatic fashion.