When and where will the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship take place?

Updated schedule for the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship, featuring the fixtures of the Vietnam futsal national team.

When and where is the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship taking place?

• Match dates: From January 27 to February 7, 2026.
• Location: Jakarta, Indonesia.

Which group is the Vietnam futsal team in, and who are their rivals?

Besides Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon are considered manageable opponents for Vietnam’s futsal team in Group B. If they perform well, coach Diego Giustozzi’s squad could aim for the top spot in the group, thereby avoiding strong teams in Group A, likely hosts Indonesia and Iraq.

Vietnam’s futsal team made a historic breakthrough by reaching the semifinals for the first time at the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship, earning a spot at the FIFA Futsal World Cup. In 2021, the "Golden Star Warriors" returned to the global stage, confirming their rising status in the region. With consistent form and clear progress recently, coach Diego Giustozzi’s team is expected to achieve new milestones at the continental tournament in 2026.

Vietnam futsal team’s match schedule at the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship

Competition format at the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship

The 2026 AFC Futsal Championship will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from January 27 to February 7, 2026. The tournament features 16 teams divided into 4 groups, playing round-robin matches to determine the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals. From that stage onward, matches will be knockout format to decide the regional champion.

Based on the FIFA men’s futsal rankings updated on August 29, 2025, Vietnam (ranked 26th worldwide) is seeded in pot 2 alongside Uzbekistan (19), Afghanistan (33), and Iraq (41). This group is considered balanced and promises exciting contests right from the group stage.

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