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AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Technical Report now available!

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Technical Report now available!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Technical Report is now available on the-AFC.com, presenting a glimpse into the competition held at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium and Bangkok Arena, in the Thai capital city of Bangkok from April 17 to 28, 2024.

Complete with day-by-day overviews of all matches, technical summaries and statistics, the report offers an opportunity to relive the competition that saw a total of 177 goals being scored across the 35 matches, including the playoffs for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

Experts discuss way forward at AFC Futsal Technical Workshop 2024

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Experts discuss way forward at AFC Futsal Technical Workshop 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) conducted the AFC Futsal Technical Workshop 2024 in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur from June 10 to 14, 2024.

Spanning five days, the workshop aimed to enhance the existing AFC Futsal Coaching Course and equip Asia’s Futsal coach educators with the latest developments and best practices in the sport.

AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee approves competition formats and dates

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee approves competition formats and dates

The AFC Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee made several key decisions today as part of its efforts to ensure the continued progress of both sports at its second meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Held on the eve of the ongoing AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Final, the Committee, led by Chairperson Mehdi Taj, congratulated and sent their best wishes to the two finalists – Thailand and the Islamic Republic of Iran – on qualifying for Sunday’s final and expressed their gratitude to the hosts, the Football Association of Thailand, for their outstanding hosting capabilities.

Thailand recommended as host for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Thailand recommended as host for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) has been selected as the Host Association of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal & Beach Soccer Committee for the 2023 to 2027 term at its first meeting held virtually today.

After carefully reviewing the Bidding Process and Evaluation, the Committee, led by Chairperson Mehdi Taj, recommended FA Thailand as the host of the 17th edition of the competition for its stellar track record and ability to meet the best possible hosting conditions ahead of other commendable bids.

AFC Futsal Instructors inspired to set new benchmarks across the Continent

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

AFC Futsal Instructors inspired to set new benchmarks across the Continent

Kuala Lumpur: In a bid to harness the ever-growing popularity of futsal, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) concluded the AFC Futsal Train the Trainers Coaching Instructors Selection Course 2023 on Saturday in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur. 

The six-day long programme saw instructors and coaches from 19 Member Associations (MAs) undergo extensive physical training while also partaking in informative classroom sessions, during the course of which, they received updates on the AFC’s latest initiatives in Futsal.

AFC Futsal Train the Trainers Coaching Instructors Selection Course 2023 kicks off

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

AFC Futsal Train the Trainers Coaching Instructors Selection Course 2023 kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal Train the Trainers Coaching Instructors Selection Course 2023 commenced today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further underlining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s committed efforts towards raising the futsal standards of its Member Associations (MAs).

With the objective of training and identifying future instructors for elite, zonal and local levels, the program will see 19 participants from as many MAs assemble over the next five days to learn the latest trends and best practices in futsal from some of the most Renowned Instructors on the Continent. 

AIFF introduces Futsal for All initiative to promote the sport across India

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

AIFF introduces Futsal for All initiative to promote the sport across India

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) organised the “Futsal for All” initiative, comprising fun filled activities, small-sided games and workshops, to increase participation and awareness of the sport across the country. 

Spread over several Indian states, as many as 3,415 participants, along with 314 volunteers had the opportunity to play in 5v5 games as well as join other initiatives promoting futsal. 

FFTL hosts landmark futsal coaching course

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

FFTL hosts landmark futsal coaching course

Dili: The Federacao Futebol de Timor-Leste (FFTL) organised the first-ever AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course that was attended by 20 professional coaches from June 13 to 18. 

The course, aimed at strengthening futsal development, was officiated by FFTL President Francisco Jeronimo, FFTL General Secretary Gregorio Correia and FFTL acting Technical Director Gaspar Quintão Da Silva.

CTFA underlines commitment to strengthen futsal development

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

CTFA underlines commitment to strengthen futsal development

Taichung: The Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) successfully conducted a six-day AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course at the Taichung City Dongshi Stadium in May, which marked the latest initiative to further develop the sport.

The course was presented by main instructor Yung-Sheng Chen and assistant instructor Hsiang-Hsing Liu, both of whom introduced the sport's structure and the basic futsal coaching technics as well as the role of futsal in developing players’ skills and abilities.

LFA organises AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course

Mon, 23 May, 2022

LFA organises AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course

Beirut: The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) underlined its commitment to further improve futsal coaching in the country by organising the AFC Futsal Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course at the Al Kawthar Sports Complex from May 6 to 14, 2022.

The nine-day course was presented by main instructor Dory Zakhour and assistant instructor Rabie El Kakhi, who is also a certified AFC Goalkeeping Instructor.

20th AFC Futsal Coaching Qualification Course Level 1 held in Korea Republic

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

20th AFC Futsal Coaching Qualification Course Level 1 held in Korea Republic

Jeonju: The Korea Football Association (KFA) and the Korea Futsal Federation (KFF) successfully organised an AFC Futsal Coaching Qualification Course Level 1 in Jeonju that ended today. 

The six-day course was attended by national futsal team players Chun Jin-Woo and Lee Seun-Woo and alongside Korean Football League (KFL) players Lim Oh-kuy, Koo Jeong-gyo and Han Hyo-seung as well as professors who majored in football and futsal coaches.
 
This is the 20th time the AFC Futsal Coaching Qualification Course Level 1 was organised in the country, underlining KFA’s commitment to further improve futsal coaching in Korea Republic. 
 
The course which covered various topics related to futsal coaching was conducted by AFC elite instructor Lee Young-jin and national futsal team coach and assistant instructor Lee Sang-jin.

Asia’s historic achievements lauded by the AFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s historic achievements lauded by the AFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee praised the recent performances of Asia’s teams at its second meeting held online today in a historic year that has witnessed the Continent’s futsal and beach soccer sides achieve unparalleled heights of success on the world’s biggest stages.

In his opening address, Chairperson Mehdi Taj applauded Japan’s outstanding run to the final of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™, which was the best-ever performance by an Asian team at the global showpiece, further underlining the AFC’s Vision to ensure the success of its teams and players.

At the same time, the Committee also recognised the remarkable displays of Asia’s sides in last month’s FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™, where for the first time in history, all five Asian teams – the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam – clinched their spots in the tournament’s Round of 16.

Adding greater significance to the feat, four of the five Asian sides in Lithuania were helmed by local coaches, further emphasising the undeniable impact of the AFC’s comprehensive education programmes and seminars over the years.

Likewise, members of the Committee were also pleased to note that the numerous tailormade futsal and beach soccer seminars, workshops and meetings have transitioned online since the pandemic, and all of which continue to elevate the standards of the AFC’s Member Associations.

The Committee also agreed to the composition of the COVID-19 Sub-Committee for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022 Qualifiers to be held from April 1 to 15, 2022, noting the effectiveness of the approach in facilitating the urgent decision-making required in managing the ever-evolving nature of the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the Committee also approved the regulations for the AFC Futsal Club Championship 2022, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates from August 3 to 14, 2022.