AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026: Final eight confirmed

The group stage of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 wrapped up on Sunday, setting the stage for a highly anticipated knockout phase that begins on Tuesday, February 3, with four blockbuster quarter-final clashes lined up.

Following an action-packed group stage, the final eight teams have been confirmed, with the quarter-finals promising intense competition as Asia’s top futsal nations battle for a place in the semi-finals.

Hosts Indonesia, who topped Group A ahead of Iraq after a hard-fought stalemate on Friday, will face Vietnam in the final quarter-final of the day. Indonesia will be aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history, while Vietnam are chasing a return to the last four for the first time since the 2016 edition.

Iraq will take on Thailand, who finished runners-up in the 2024 tournament. The matchup is expected to be fiercely contested, with both sides showing strong form during the group stage.

Four-time champions Japan secured top spot in Group C after coming from behind to defeat Uzbekistan on Sunday. Their reward is a quarter-final meeting with Afghanistan, who finished runners-up in Group D.

Afghanistan impressed despite a 5-2 defeat to Iran, showing resilience against the defending champions.

Defending champions Iran, chasing a remarkable 14th Asian title, will meet Uzbekistan. Iran enter the knockout stage full of confidence after winning all three of their group matches in an impressive campaign so far.

All quarter-final matches will take place in Jakarta on Tuesday, with fans across the region able to follow the action live.

ATN holds the official broadcast rights for the tournament, bringing comprehensive coverage of the knockout stage to viewers across Afghanistan.

Fans in Afghanistan are encouraged to follow Ariana News and Ariana Television’s social media pages for updated broadcast details.