#WAC - Through the years

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#WAC - Through the years

Kuala Lumpur: With just 30 days to go before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off, the-AFC.com takes a trip down memory lane of the Continent's premier women's national team tournament.

The AFC Women's Asian Cup has played a pivotal role in developing Asia's teams and it is a fact that the competitiveness of the women's game in the Continent is the reason why Asian teams are a force on the world stage, with five currently ranked in the top 25 of the FIFA World Rankings.

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#AFCU23 - Vote for your favourite Knockout Stage goal

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Vote for your favourite Knockout Stage goal

Jeddah: The knock-out stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ delivered drama, flair and breathtaking moments as the continent’s rising stars battled for glory.

Fans were treated to spectacular finishes, incisive team goals and last-minute deciders that defined the tournament.

The-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to vote for the goal which you think was the best in the knock-out stage.

Bekmurodov credits heroics to Tajikistan defence

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Bekmurodov credits heroics to Tajikistan defence

Jakarta: Tajikistan’s Firuz Bekmurodov’s exceptional display against Uzbekistan secured his side a point in their opening  AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ tie but the keeper said all credit should go towards their defence. 

The 28-year-old pulled off numerous saves in their Group C tie to keep the high-pressing four-time finalists at bay and sent their attacking lineup of Muzaffar Akhadjonov, Anakshon Rakhmatov and Elbek Tulkinov home empty handed.

More to come from Japan, says Motoishi

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

More to come from Japan, says Motoishi

Jakarta: Takehiro Motoishi believes Japan’s winning start to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ is an indication of better days to come.

Takehiro’s powerful fifth-minute opening goal was the start of his side’s emphatic 6-2 win over Australia in Group C, with the 27-year-old going on to earn Player of the Match honours for his tireless performance.

The goal was more meaningful as this is not only Takehiro’s first ever Finals, it was also the first time Japan had opened their group stage campaign with a win since 2022. 

IR Iran’s Aghapour vows to repay coach’s faith in him

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

IR Iran’s Aghapour vows to repay coach’s faith in him

Jakarta: Salar Aghapour is grateful for the trust placed in him by head coach Vahid Shamsaee after the 26-year-old played a starring role in Islamic Republic of Iran’s 4-1 win over Malaysia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group D opener on Wednesday.

The Iran squad is a mix of senior and junior players, with Shamsaae having admitted prior to the tournament that he’s looking to refresh the squad with Aghapour one of those in the latter camp.

Hosseinpoor hopes to help Afghanistan realise dreams

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Hosseinpoor hopes to help Afghanistan realise dreams

Jakarta: Afghanistan are aiming to prove they can build on the success achieved in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ debut at Thailand 2024 with another impressive showing at Indonesia 2026.

Reza Hosseinpoor bagged two goals with Omid Qanbari striking late as the Central Asian side kicked off their Group D campaign with a 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.