Preview: Group C

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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.

Group C’s opening matches on Wednesday will see Japan take on Australia while Uzbekistan and Tajikistan clash in a group where, at a minimum, all have made the semi-finals at least once.

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Preview: Group D

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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.

Their three challengers, however, are equally determined to produce their best in the race for the knockout stage.

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ goes under the microscope with the 16 teams having confirmed their respective squads in their chase for continental glory.

With just two days until the big kick-off, the-AFC.com highlights one player from each team to look out for.

#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#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.

Lethal finishers, midfield maestros and shot-stopping goalkeepers were on display and the-AFC.com highlights several players who lit up the continental showpiece.

#AFCU23 - Saudi Arabia 2026 in numbers

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Saudi Arabia 2026 in numbers

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ concluded with Japan defeating China PR in the final on Saturday.

It was a tournament that lived up to expectations with exciting action from the first to the final blow of the whistle.

The-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in eventful week

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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.

Other Asian stars also grabbed a share of the spotlight, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.