Group D: Malaysia 0-7 Afghanistan

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group D: Malaysia 0-7 Afghanistan

Jakarta: Afghanistan secured passage to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-finals following a comfortable 7-0 win against Malaysia in their Group D tie on Friday.

The result also meant that Islamic Republic of Iran - who defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 earlier in the day - also advanced to the knockout stage with the two to meet on Sunday to decide the group winners.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3153854

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3153856

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/group-d-malaysia-v-afghanistan

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3153859

Group C: Australia 2-4 Uzbekistan

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group C: Australia 2-4 Uzbekistan

Jakarta: Uzbekistan roared their way back from two goals down to defeat Australia 4-2 in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on Friday.

The victory moved the four-time runners-up to four points and within touching distance of the knockout stage, with Japan their opponents in Sunday’s group finale. 

Group D: Saudi Arabia 0-2 IR Iran

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Group D: Saudi Arabia 0-2 IR Iran

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran survived a stern test to defeat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D tie on Friday.

The defending champions had to withstand heavy pressure from Saudi Arabia throughout the match before two second half goals and Afghanistan’s 7-0 win against Malaysia in the later game, saw them advancing to the quarter-finals.

Al Sarraj: Kuwait will gain from Indonesia 2026

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Al Sarraj: Kuwait will gain from Indonesia 2026

Jakarta: Abdulaziz Al Sarraj believes Kuwait’s involvement in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 will benefit their game at the national level.

The striker was an integral part of his side’s first two matches, scoring in their narrow 5-4 loss to Vietnam and playing his part in their subsequent 6-1 defeat to 2024 runners-up Thailand. Kuwait will close their Group B campaign against Lebanon on Saturday.

Hamam foresees bright future for Lebanese game

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Hamam foresees bright future for Lebanese game

Jakarta: Defender Ali Hamam is confident about the future of the game in Lebanon despite his side’s early exit from the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™.

The West Asian side, who lost 2-0 to Thailand in their Group B opener, fell by a similar scoreline to Vietnam on Thursday and will be playing for pride against Kuwait in their final tie. 

#WAC2026 one-month countdown begins with Trophy Road Trip

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#WAC2026 one-month countdown begins with Trophy Road Trip

Perth: The one-month countdown to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ got underway in spectacular fashion at Scarborough Beach in Perth, where the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee launched the official AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ Trophy Road Trip.

Set against Western Australia’s iconic coastline, the launch offered fans a rare chance to get up close to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy, the most prestigious silverware in women’s football in Asia.