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.

Group A: Indonesia 5-0 Korea Republic

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group A: Indonesia 5-0 Korea Republic

Jakarta: Indonesia produced an attacking masterclass as they kickstarted their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A campaign with a 5-0 win against Korea Republic on Tuesday.

The result sees Indonesia joining Iraq - who defeated Kyrgyz Republic 4-2 in the earlier match - as the early pacesetters in the group.

Group A: Iraq 4-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group A: Iraq 4-2 Kyrgyz Republic

Jakarta: Iraq secured a thrilling 4-2 win against Kyrgyz Republic in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A tie on Tuesday.

The two 2024 quarter-finalist sides put on a show at Indonesia Arena, taking turns to be ahead before Iraq, powered by Salim Faisal’s brace, earned a winning start.

Group B: Vietnam 5-4 Kuwait

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Vietnam 5-4 Kuwait

Jakarta: Vietnam came from behind twice to defeat Kuwait 5-4 in a fast-paced AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group B tie at the Jakarta International Velodrome on Tuesday.

The result places Diego Giustozzi’s side at the top of the group, ahead of Thailand on goal difference after the latter defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the earlier fixture.

Group B: Thailand 2-0 Lebanon

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Group B: Thailand 2-0 Lebanon

Jakarta: Thailand powered up in the second half to beat a spirited Lebanon 2-0 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group B opener on Tuesday.

Goals by Worasak Srirangpirot and Muhammad Osamanmusa at the Jakarta International Velodrome gave the 2024 runners-up a well-earned win.