AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Videos

Shaikh Salman: Asia is ready to make global futsal history

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Shaikh Salman: Asia is ready to make global futsal history

Kuala Lumpur: With the Philippines set to stage their first-ever FIFA tournament, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has rallied the AFC’s representatives to showcase their undeniable talent whilst underlining his confidence in the Local Organising Committee to deliver an exceptional inaugural edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.

Set to take place from November 21 to December 7, 2025, the showpiece will feature 16 of the world’s top women’s futsal national teams competing for ultimate glory. Leading the Continent’s march are AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 champions Japan, first-time finalists Thailand and third-placed finishers the Islamic Republic of Iran—all ranked in the top 10 globally—along with hosts, the Philippines, with all matches to be played at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila.

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 and AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 technical reports available now

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 and AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 technical reports available now

Kuala Lumpur: The technical reports for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 and the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 are now available on the-AFC.com

The two publications offer readers a look back at the two competitions, which were staged in Pattaya, Thailand, and Hohhot, China PR, respectively, earlier this year, providing expert insights for technical observers across Asia.

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Sun, 18 May, 2025

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Hohhot: A thrilling AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to a perfect end on Saturday with Japan lifting their first title after defeating Thailand 3-2 on penalties after the final ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time.

As the dust settles on a truly memorable tournament, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from the fiesta of women’s futsal. 

Japan’s landmark triumph commended by AFC President

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Japan’s landmark triumph commended by AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: Against the backdrop of a historic showpiece for women’s futsal in Asia, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated Japan on lifting their maiden AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ title after the East Asians defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in a riveting final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday.

Runners-up at each of the previous two editions, Japan twice took the lead only to be pegged back by first-time finalists Thailand, the third-place finishers in 2015 and 2018. Japan then had to come back in extra time to level proceedings after the Thais took the lead for the first time and with both unable to be separated, it was Japan who held their nerve to lift the trophy.

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Hohhot: Japan head coach Takehiro Suga hailed his side’s perseverance after they edged Thailand 3-2 on penalties to win the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday.

The dramatic final, which ended 3-3 after extra time, saw Japan finally claim their maiden title after finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2018, with Suga attributing the end of the long wait to collective leadership and meticulous preparation.

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Hohhot: While they may have fallen short of retaining their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ title, the Islamic Republic of Iran were still able to achieve their goal of qualification for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup after their third-place playoff win on Saturday.

A gritty 3-1 victory against China PR allowed the Central Asians to claim the final berth on offer in Hohhot and head coach Forouzan Soleimani hailed the achievement as something that is built on the collective efforts of the women’s futsal community back home.

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Japan’s Oino named MVP

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Hohhot: Sara Oino crowned a magnificent AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign on Saturday by being named the Most Valuable Player after leading Japan to a historic triumph.

The 24-year-old put in a series of impressive displays in Hohhot, including a goal and an assist in the victory on penalties against Thailand in the final that ended 3-3 after extra time, as she played a key role in Japan’s maiden title win.

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Sat, 17 May, 2025

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Hohhot: With four goals for Islamic Republic of Iran prior to the third-place playoff, Maral Torkaman added two more on Saturday against China PR to emerge as the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ and help lead her side to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.

The 22-year-old cemented her status as one of Asia’s brightest futsal stars on her competition debut, showcasing her deadly finishing and also adding one assist.

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Hohhot: A standout campaign in goal by Nene Inoue saw her named Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday as she led Japan to a historic crown.

The 29-year-old custodian saved two spot-kicks in their penalty shootout victory against Thailand in the final, after the thrilling encounter had ended 3-3 following extra time.

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Hohhot: Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday, with the thrilling tie ending 3-3 at the end of extra time. 

Having twice taken the lead, Japan had to force their way back into the final after Thailand went ahead in extra time as the East Asian side finally lifted the trophy after having finished runners-up in both previous editions.