Indonesia, the lone AFF representative in semifinals of AFC Futsal Asian Cup

JAKARTA (3 February 2026) – Indonesia are the only representative from the AFF to progress into the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2026.

Against neighbours Vietnam in the quarterfinals, host Indonesia were 2-0 up at the break through Brian Ick in the fourth minute and another from Ardiansyah in the 11th minute.

Nguyen Da Hai narrowed the gap for Vietnam in the 25^th minute, but Indonesia took just a minute later to restore their two-goal advantage when Reza Gunawan struck home.

Even though Da Hai managed a second goal for Vietnam in the 36^th minute, it was too late for a revival as Indonesia booked their first-ever semifinal appearance at the continental stage.

In the semifinals in two days, Indonesia will face powerhouse Japan.

In the meantime, last edition’s runners-up Thailand were denied a place in the semifinals by Iraq after conceding a 4-2 loss.

The goals for Thailand were scored by Muhammad Osamanmusa (in the ninth minute) and Chaowala Sriarwut (40^th).

Iraq booked their place in the next round with goals from Mustafa Ihsan (eighth and 22^nd minute), Salim Kadhim (33^rd) and Ibrahim Ahmed (37^th).

 

 

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