Knockout stage cast finalised

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

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.

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Indonesia v Vietnam

Jakarta: Indonesia will put everything on the line to add another chapter to the history books when they take on Vietnam in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Through to the knockout stage for just a second time, Hector Souto’s side are hunting for a first semi-final appearance after a buoyant group stage performance.

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Afghanistan

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Afghanistan

Jakarta: Japan and Afghanistan will meet in an AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ quarter-final on Tuesday that pits the old guard against the new.

Four-time champions Japan beat Uzbekistan 2-1 on Sunday to close their group stage campaign with a perfect nine points while Afghanistan, making their second showing in the continental showpiece, fell to their first defeat after going down 5-2 to 13-time winners Islamic Republic of Iran.

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Jakarta: Thailand and Iraq will spare no effort to keep their interest burning at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ when they meet in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. 

The 2024 runners-up and winners of Group B at Indonesia 2026, Thailand will start as favourites but can expect an uncompromising Iraq who showed great resolve to advance to the knockout stage. 

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Uzbekistan

Jakarta: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan will face off in an AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ last eight tie on Tuesday that promises to be an edge-of-the-seat encounter.

Iran, record 13-time titleholders, beat Afghanistan 5-2 on Sunday to end their group stage campaign with a flawless run while Uzbekistan advanced despite losing 2-1 to four-time champions Japan.

Yallop: Time for Australia to win AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ again

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Yallop: Time for Australia to win AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ again

Sydney: Sixteen years after helping Australia to Continental glory, Tameka Yallop believes the moment has come for the Matildas to reign supreme again.

The 2010 triumph remains the only time that Australia have lifted the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy and a career highlight for Yallop, who made her international debut in 2007 as the 148th Matilda and has since amassed 134 caps and 14 goals.

A wide smile spreads across Yallop’s face as she recalls a recent gathering between some members from that winning side, who recounted their experiences for a documentary that was released by Football Australia last May.