Afghanistan national futsal team wins decisive victory over Saudi Arabia in the 2026 AFC Asian Cup

The Afghan national futsal team defeated Saudi Arabia 3-0 in its first match of the 2026 AFC Asian Cup.

This crucial match was held this Wednesday morning local time in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia; the country’s national team achieved a decisive victory with a brilliant and superior performance.

Afghanistan’s goals were scored by Reza Hosseinpour and Omid Qambari. The third goal was likely a penalty or an own goal, but the exact details have not yet been confirmed.

The 2026 AFC Futsal Cup began yesterday with the participation of 16 teams hosted by Indonesia; the Afghan national team is in Group D of the tournament with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia.

This valuable victory is a strong start for Afghanistan in this important continental tournament and has increased hopes of advancing from the group.