Vietnam National Team Drawn with Thailand in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship Group Stage

Vietnam’s futsal squad finds itself in Group B with Thailand, Kuwait, and Lebanon at the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship.

By a random draw, Vietnam’s futsal team was assigned to Group B, facing familiar opponents Thailand, Kuwait, and Lebanon. These teams are well-known rivals for coach Diego Giustozzi’s squad, with Kuwait and Lebanon frequently encountered in past matches and friendlies, while Thailand is a regional competitor. Notably, Vietnam and Thailand’s futsal teams may meet at the SEA Games before competing in the Asian tournament.

The other groups have been confirmed as follows: Group A: Indonesia (host), Kyrgyzstan, South Korea. Group C: Japan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Australia. Group D: Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia.

The 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals will be held from January 27 to February 7, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia, consisting of two stages: group stage and knockout stage. In the group stage, 16 teams are divided into four groups, playing a single round-robin to determine rankings. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals. Quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final are conducted in a knockout format.

Vietnam’s futsal team made history by reaching the semifinals of the 2016 AFC Futsal Championship, which secured their first-ever qualification for the FIFA Futsal World Cup. With their current status and noticeable progress, coach Diego Giustozzi’s squad continues to carry high expectations from fans as they embark on a new journey in the continental competition.

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