Yangon, Myanmar – ASJF News
The Afghanistan national futsal team made a stunning start to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, thrashing the Maldives 10–1 in their opening match.
The decisive victory on Saturday, September 20, highlighted Afghanistan’s attacking strength and determination to secure a place in the continental tournament.
Afghanistan will play its second match against Myanmar on Wednesday, a crucial encounter as the qualifiers progress.
The competition, featuring 31 teams across eight groups, kicked off on September 20 in Yangon, Myanmar, and will run until September 24.
Background
The AFC Futsal Asian Cup serves as Asia’s premier futsal competition, with qualification seen as a major step forward for Afghanistan’s growing presence in international futsal.