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.

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Preview: Group C

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Preview: Group C

Jakarta: Japan are set for a bumpy ride at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they kick off their bid for a fifth title against three other well-seasoned sides.

Group C’s opening matches on Wednesday will see Japan take on Australia while Uzbekistan and Tajikistan clash in a group where, at a minimum, all have made the semi-finals at least once.

Preview: Group D

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Preview: Group D

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran are counting on their revamped squad to take them all the way at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they take on Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in Group D.

Their three challengers, however, are equally determined to produce their best in the race for the knockout stage.

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

Bangkok: Maldives completed a flawless campaign to lift the inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 title on Monday.

In the women’s tournament, Bangladesh were also undefeated as they finished top of the standings to take home the trophy.

#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ delivered a showcase of emerging talents, as Asia’s rising stars left their mark at every stage of the continental showpiece.

Lethal finishers, midfield maestros and shot-stopping goalkeepers were on display and the-AFC.com highlights several players who lit up the continental showpiece.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in eventful week

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in eventful week

Kuala Lumpur: Japan defenders Shogo Taniguchi and Hiroki Ito nabbed their first goals of the season in the Belgian Pro League and Bundesliga respectively while Japan U20 international winger Shunsuke Saito, who also plays in Belgium, earned his first assist.

Other Asian stars also grabbed a share of the spotlight, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.