Djetybaev: Kyrgyz Republic will benefit greatly from experience

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Djetybaev: Kyrgyz Republic will benefit greatly from experience

Jakarta: Head coach Nurjan Djetybaev feels the experience gained at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ will shape the future of the game in Kyrgyz Republic.

The Central Asian side ended their campaign by edging Korea Republic 3-2 in a high-octane match for their first win after a 4-2 loss to Iraq and a 5-3 defeat to Indonesia.

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Kuwait wiser after campaign, says Garcia

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Kuwait wiser after campaign, says Garcia

Jakarta: Head coach Bruno Garcia believes Kuwait have learnt much from their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ campaign.

His side closed Group B with a lop-sided 7-2 win over fellow West Asian side Lebanon, with six different players finding the back of the net from the eighth minute onwards.

Kuwait had opened their competition with a 5-4 loss to Vietnam and then fell 6-1 to Thailand.

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic defeat Korea Republic in thriller

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group A: Kyrgyz Republic defeat Korea Republic in thriller

Jakarta: Kyrgyz Republic secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Korea Republic in a fast-paced AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A match on Saturday.

The Central Asian side were made to work for their first three points by Paulo Fernandes’ men, who closed their campaign empty-handed. 

Group A: Stalemate confirms pole position for Indonesia

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group A: Stalemate confirms pole position for Indonesia

Jakarta:  Indonesia staved off a strong Iraq fightback to top Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

The result set up enticing quarter-final ties with Indonesia to face Vietnam while Iraq will take on Thailand, with both matches to be played on Tuesday.

Group B: Thailand edge Vietnam to take top spot

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand edge Vietnam to take top spot

Jakarta: Thailand defeated Vietnam 1-0 to secure top spot in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Saturday.

The victory sealed a perfect group stage campaign for Thailand, who will face Iraq in the quarter-finals while Vietnam will meet Indonesia.

Group B: Kuwait sign off in style

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Group B: Kuwait sign off in style

Jakarta: Kuwait ended their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ campaign with a resounding 7-2 win against Lebanon on Saturday.

The victory was their first and secured them a third place finish in Group B, with Lebanon completing their journey with no points.