Iran thrashes UAE to secure spot in AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Iran’s national futsal team sealed its qualification for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Indonesia with a resounding 10–0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the qualifiers held in Malaysia.
Tehran - BORNA - The Iranian squad dominated the match at the Supa Sports Complex, with goals coming from Masoud Yousef (hat-trick), Behrouz Azimi (brace), Mehdi Karimi (brace), Hossein Tayebi, Amirhossein Dehqani, Ali Khalilvand, and Mehdi Rostamiha.
The emphatic win followed Iran’s 12–0 rout of Bangladesh in their opening match, consolidating the team’s position at the top of the group table. Under coach Vahid Shamsaei, Iran has showcased its supremacy in Asian futsal, leaving no doubt about its ambitions heading into the final tournament.
Team Melli will face hosts Malaysia on Wednesday in their last qualifying match, looking to extend their flawless run and further demonstrate why Iran remains the powerhouse of Asian futsal.
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