Group A: Iraq’s Carlos, Indonesia’s Souto seek second wins

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Group A: Iraq’s Carlos, Indonesia’s Souto seek second wins

Jakarta: Joao Carlos and Hector Souto are both expecting victories from Iraq and Indonesia respectively in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Thursday.

Both sides got their campaigns off to roaring starts, with Iraq coming from behind to defeat Kyrgyz Republic in their opener while Indonesia romped to a 5-0 victory against Korea Republic.

Wins on Thursday will confirm their quarter-final tickets and set up an exciting face-off between the two for the group’s top spot on Saturday. 

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Group B: Thailand, Vietnam in search of early tickets

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand, Vietnam in search of early tickets

Jakarta: Thailand and Vietnam will aim to confirm their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ knockout stage spots with a game to spare on Thursday.

With both having registered wins on Tuesday, victories will see them booking their quarter-final spots and setting up a thrilling finale to decide the Group B winners two days later. 

Thailand, the 2024 runners-up, beat Lebanon 2-0 in their opener while Vietnam exchanged blows with Kuwait before emerging 5-4 victors. 

Group A: Indonesia 5-0 Korea Republic

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group A: Indonesia 5-0 Korea Republic

Jakarta: Indonesia produced an attacking masterclass as they kickstarted their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A campaign with a 5-0 win against Korea Republic on Tuesday.

The result sees Indonesia joining Iraq - who defeated Kyrgyz Republic 4-2 in the earlier match - as the early pacesetters in the group.

Group B: Vietnam 5-4 Kuwait

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Vietnam 5-4 Kuwait

Jakarta: Vietnam came from behind twice to defeat Kuwait 5-4 in a fast-paced AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group B tie at the Jakarta International Velodrome on Tuesday.

The result places Diego Giustozzi’s side at the top of the group, ahead of Thailand on goal difference after the latter defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the earlier fixture.

Group A: Iraq 4-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group A: Iraq 4-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Jakarta: Iraq secured a thrilling 4-2 win against Kyrgyz Republic in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

The two 2024 quarter-finalist sides put on a show at Indonesia Arena, taking turns to be ahead before Iraq, powered by Salim Faisal’s brace, earned a winning start.

Group B: Thailand 2-0 Lebanon

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand 2-0 Lebanon

Jakarta: Thailand powered up in the second half to beat a spirited Lebanon 2-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group B opener on Tuesday.

Goals by Worasak Srirangpirot and Muhammad Osamanmusa at the Jakarta International Velodrome gave the 2024 runners-up a well-earned win.