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.

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.

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.

Maldives, Bangladesh clinch titles

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

#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.

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.