KABUL: The Afghan national futsal team achieved a significant victory in their opening match of the 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, defeating the Maldives national futsal team.
The match took place today in Myanmar, where Afghan futsal players showcased an impressive performance, securing a 10-1 victory, marking a successful start in the Asian tournament.
The Afghan team went into halftime with a 7-0 and continued their strong performance in the second half, scoring three more goals while conceding just one.
The preliminary matches for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup feature a total of 31 teams and will continue for five days, with various competitions among these teams scheduled.
Futsal preliminary matches for 2026 AFC Asian Cup: Afghanistan defeats Maldives
