Kuwait 2022 cast finalised

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Kuwait 2022 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 participating teams in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Saturday.

Kuwait, hosts of the 2022 edition, will welcome Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Japan, Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei, when the tournament kicks off in September. 

The-AFC.com takes a look at how these teams locked in their spots in the 17th edition.

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Japan finish with perfect record, Korea Republic finish second

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Japan finish with perfect record, Korea Republic finish second

Shah Alam: Japan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers East Zone with a perfect record after beating Chinese Taipei on Saturday, while Hong Kong and Korea Republic played to a draw in the day’s earlier match. 

Japan finished top of the standings with 12 points from four matches, with Korea Republic finishing second, followed by Chinese Taipei in third.

Turkmenistan, Tajikistan through to Finals

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Turkmenistan, Tajikistan through to Finals

Bishkek: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan booked their places in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals after finishing as runners-up in their respective groups in the Central & South Zone Qualifiers on Tuesday. 

Islamic Republic of Iran recorded a perfect Group A campaign with three wins out of three matches after beating Kyrgyz Republic.

Uzbekistan were also undefeated after defeating Tajikistan, who squeezed their way into the Finals on goal difference, with Afghanistan finishing third. 

IR Iran, Uzbekistan through to Kuwait 2022

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

IR Iran, Uzbekistan through to Kuwait 2022

Bishkek: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan have confirmed their places in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ after securing a top two finish in their respective groups of the Central and South Zone Qualifiers on Monday. 

Islamic Republic of Iran beat Turkmenistan 3-0 to stay top of the leaderboard in Group A with six points. Kyrgyz Republic, meanwhile, revived their qualification hopes after beating Maldives. 

Uzbekistan were the first team from the region to qualify to the Finals after their 5-1 win over Afghanistan. The White Wolves are assured of a top two finish regardless of the result in the final match on Tuesday. One point is all Tajikistan need to secure a second place finish in Group B. 

Thailand edge Indonesia on penalties for record-16th title, Vietnam finish third

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Thailand edge Indonesia on penalties for record-16th title, Vietnam finish third

Bangkok: Thailand beat Indonesia on penalties to successfully defend and lift their 16th AFF Futsal Championship title, while Vietnam defeated Myanmar on penalties to finish third. 

Thailand came back from two goals down to force the game into extra time, and eventually beat Indonesia 5-3 on penalties, while Vietnam and Myanmar went all the way with the Vietnamese emerging 4-1 victors on penalties for a podium finish, which subsequently confirmed their place in the AFC Futsal Championship Kuwait 2022™ Finals. 

Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam will be Southeast Asia’s three representatives in the tournament proper in September.

Oman seal final West qualification spot

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Oman seal final West qualification spot

Fujairah: Oman defeated UAE 5-3 in the West Playoff to book their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals on Saturday.

Oman joined Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Bahrain, who confirmed their berths earlier.

West quartet advance to AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

West quartet advance to AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals

Fujairah: Lebanon played to a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Palestine and Oman also shared the spoils in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers on Wednesday.

The draw was enough for Lebanon to secure top spot in Group A and qualify for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals after finishing with seven points, two ahead of second-placed Saudi Arabia, who are also through to Kuwait 2022.

Iraq and Bahrain settled for a 1-1 draw as both teams finished level on four points to advance to the Finals with UAE finishing bottom.