Standing in their way are 11 of the most promising sides on the Continent, who will compete for the trophy from June 14 to 22 having sealed their final spots after a tough qualifying campaign that showcased the development of Asian futsal.

Hoping to stop IR Iran will be 11 teams who made the Finals after a gruelling qualifying campaign that showcased the best of Asian futsal.

It will take a supreme effort to stop IR Iran though as futsal is hugely popular in the Central Asian nation and the senior team are ranked third in the world.

The Group A tie will be a rematch between the two Central Asian sides, having met previously in the Central Zone Qualifiers last December with Iran emerging as 4-2 victors. They are also joined by Hong Kong, who will be making their first-ever appearance in the tournament.

Thailand, hosts of the inaugural edition and third place finishers two years ago, will be joined by 2017 quarter-finalists Lebanon and Kyrgyz Republic in Group B.

Host: Islamic Republic of Iran
Central Zone: Kyrgyz Republic, Afghanistan, Tajikistan
West Zone: Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
East Zone: Japan, Chinese Taipei
ASEAN Zone: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia