IR Iran hold off valiant Indonesia to continue reign

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

IR Iran hold off valiant Indonesia to continue reign

Jakarta:  Islamic Republic of Iran emerged champions of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ with a 5-4 penalty shootout win after the thrilling final ended 5-5 after extra-time on Saturday.

In a hugely entertaining decider that had the fans at the Indonesia Arena on their feet throughout, Iran came from behind three times to lift the trophy for an amazing 14th time.

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IR Iran’s Abbasi named Most Valuable Player

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

IR Iran’s Abbasi named Most Valuable Player

Jakarta: Saied Ahmad Abbasi capped a memorable AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ after he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player on Saturday.

Abbasi played a starring role in Islamic Republic of Iran defending their title by defeating Indonesia 5-4 on penalties in the final, having lit up the tournament with his consistent performances throughout.

Thailand’s Osamanmusa scoops Top Goalscorer award

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Thailand’s Osamanmusa scoops Top Goalscorer award

Jakarta: Thailand’s Muhammad Osamanmusa landed the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Top Goalscorer award on Saturday.

Having netted three goals in the 2024 edition, Osamanmusa stepped up another gear with six at Jakarta 2026 despite Thailand’s quarter-final stage exit.

Indonesia’s Ahmad takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Indonesia’s Ahmad takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Jakarta: Ahmad Habiebie’s fine form between the posts earned him the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Best Goalkeeper award on Saturday. 

Ahmad played a key role in helping Indonesia to their first ever final, and the 25-year-old helped the hosts kick off their campaign in the best possible manner by keeping a clean sheet in their 5-0 win over Korea Republic.

Mai’s passion for Vietnam football burns brightly

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mai’s passion for Vietnam football burns brightly

Kuala Lumpur: There are few things in life more precious to Mai Duc Chung than the betterment of football in Vietnam, so even though he had already decided to step away in 2023, the lure of the game proved too difficult to resist.

Head coach of the national team for seven years - the highlight of which was guiding Vietnam to their first FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals in 2023, Mai decided it was time to hand the reins to fresh hands.

His boots, however, were hard to fill and with no replacement found, Vietnam Football Federation turned once again to one of their favourites sons and the call was answered with a sense of great duty and pride.

China PR’s Li determined to retain title

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

China PR’s Li determined to retain title

Kuala Lumpur: As she gears up for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, Li Mengwen is spurred on by the unforgettable memories from the 2022 edition. 

Named to the China PR squad for Asia’s flagship women’s national team competition in India, Li made her tournament debut as Shui Qingxia’s side ended a 16-year trophy drought by clinching a record-extending ninth title.

Having come from behind to triumph in both the last eight and semi-finals, it was perhaps fitting that the Steel Roses mounted the most stunning of comebacks in the final. Trailing 2-0 at the break to Korea Republic, they drew level after two goals within four minutes in the second half before a 93rd-minute strike from Xiao Yuyi sealed ultimate glory in dramatic fashion.