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Afghanistan futsal team arrives in Indonesia ahead of Asian Cup
The Afghan national futsal team arrived in Indonesia on Sunday to compete in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, following the completion of a preparatory training camp in Thailand.
Afghanistan has been drawn into Group D, where it will face strong opposition from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. The team enters the tournament with confidence after recording two friendly victories against Vietnam in the buildup to the competition.
The AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 will kick off on January 27 in Indonesia and will feature 16 of Asia’s top national teams.
Afghanistan will open its campaign against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in Jakarta.
All matches of the tournament will be broadcast live by Ariana Television across Afghanistan, enabling fans nationwide to follow the team’s progress throughout the competition.