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.

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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.

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Japan’s Takahashi, Uzbekistan’s Elibaev primed for showdown

Jakarta: Uzbekistan will need to go full throttle against Japan in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group C clash if they are to confirm their place in the knockout stage.

While Japan qualified with a match to spare after beating Tajikistan 3-0, Nodir Elibaev’s men - who are on four points after defeating Australia 4-2, cannot afford to lose on Sunday.

Waiting in the wings are their Central Asian neighbours Tajikistan, who have a chance of taking the remaining spot if they beat Australia and Uzbekistan fall to the four-time champions.

Group D top spot matters for Afghanistan, IR Iran

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group D top spot matters for Afghanistan, IR Iran

Jakarta: It will be a battle for the purists when Afghanistan take on Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D decider on Sunday.

Both have been flawless thus far, qualifying for the quarter-finals with a match to spare but something will have to give in Sunday’s highly-anticipated encounter.

Saudi Arabia’s Aldahhan enjoying ‘coaching’ role

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Aldahhan enjoying ‘coaching’ role

Jakarta: Humood Aldahhan believes being a goalkeeper in futsal demands more than just keeping shots out and trying to keep a clean sheet for the team.

A key player for Saudi Arabia at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™, the 28-year-old said the game requires diverse responsibility for the player between the posts.

Khairul hopeful of brighter future for Malaysia

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Khairul hopeful of brighter future for Malaysia

Jakarta: With more than two decades of involvement in the futsal scene in Malaysia, Khairul Effendy has seen it all but one target still eludes him.

Still playing competitively at the age of 39 years old, Khairul has seen good development of futsal over the years in Malaysia but feels it is not yet at the level which he had hoped forr.