Afghanistan National Futsal Team to Face Iran Today

Iran beat Afghanistan in AFC Futsal Asian Cup

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran defeated Afghanistan by 5-2 in its final group-stage match of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup on Sunday. Reza Hosseinpour and Mohammadjavad

Iran see off spirited Afghanistan to finish top of Group D

Defending champions Iran overcame a determined Afghanistan side to secure top spot in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026, claiming a 5–2 victory on Sunday. The result saw Iran finish the group stage with a perfect nine points, setting up a quarter-final clash with Uzbekistan, while Afghanistan, who impressed throughout the group phase, will face Japan in the last eight. With both teams aware of each other’s strengths, the match b…

Afghanistan seal knockout spot despite 5-2 futsal loss to Iran

Afghanistan’s national futsal team advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup despite a 5–2 defeat to Iran in their final Group Four match on Sunday. Iran led 1–0 at halftime and secured the win in a match that determined the group winner, after both teams had already booked their places in the knockout stage with six points each. Reza Hosseinpour and Mohammad Javad Safari scored Afghanistan’s goals, while both sides created…

Afghanistan National Futsal Team to Face Iran Today

Afghanistan’s national futsal team will face Iran on Sunday in their third Asian Cup 2026 match, aiming to continue their winning streak in the continental tournament. The match kicks off at 4:30 PM local time in Jakarta, Indonesia, with Afghanistan entering with high morale after defeating Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in their opening matches. Afghanistan currently tops Group D after dominant victories over Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, securing six …