AFC Futsal Asian Cup - Knockout stage cast finalised

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ is set for a thrilling knockout stage following the completion of the group stage on Sunday.

The quarter-finals will be played on Tuesday, with four enticing match-ups on the cards.

Hosts Indonesia, who topped Group A ahead of Iraq following their stalemate on Friday, will meet Vietnam.

Indonesia will be seeking a first semi-final appearance while Vietnam's last was in the 2016 edition.

Iraq will square off against Thailand, with the latter having finished runners-up in the 2024 edition.

Four-time champions Japan came from behind to defeat Uzbekistan on Sunday and finishing as the Group C winners means a face-off with Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Afghanistan put up a fight against Islamic Republic of Iran but had to accept a 5-2 defeat to finish as the Group D runners-up.

Defending champions Iran, seeking a remarkable 14th title, will face Uzbekistan with their confidence high after an impressive group campaign which saw them winning all three matches.

Tuesday's Q-final Fixtures
IR Iran v Uzbekistan
Venue: Jakarta International Velodrome
Kick-off: 13:00 (UTC+7)

Thailand v Iraq
Venue: Indonesia Arena
Kick-off: 15:00 (UTC+7)

Japan v Afghanistan
Venue: Jakarta International Velodrome
Kick-off: 17:00 (UTC+7)

Indonesia v Vietnam
Venue: Indonesia Arena
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)

Knockout stage cast finalised

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Afghanistan

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

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