Afghanistan’s national futsal team delivered a dominant and commanding performance, once again showcasing their rising power on the Asian stage.
Kabul 24: Under coach Majid Mortezaie, the Lions of Khorasan crushed Malaysia with a convincing 7-0 victory in their second Group D match of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026, held at the Jakarta International Velodrome.
The match took place on Friday, January 30, 2026, and marked one of the most impressive displays in Afghanistan futsal history. From the opening whistle, Afghanistan controlled the game with high pressing, flawless defensive organization, and clinical finishing.
They stormed to a 4-0 lead by halftime, then added three more goals in the second half to seal one of the most lopsided results of the tournament so far.The scorers for Afghanistan were:Seyed Hossein Mousavi
Seyed Mojtaba Husseini
Farzad Mahmoodi
Mohammad Moradi
Reza Hossein Poor
Mohammad Javad Safari
Omid Qanbari
With this emphatic win, Afghanistan secured 6 points from two matches (following a 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia), scoring 10 goals and conceding none.
They currently top Group D and have officially qualified for the quarter-finals. Iran also advanced from the group after beating Saudi Arabia.All eyes now turn to the crucial clash on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when Afghanistan faces Iran in a high-stakes encounter to decide the group winner.
This match will not only determine top spot but also boost momentum heading into the knockout stages.Afghanistan’s futsal program has shown remarkable progress in recent years, and this commanding victory sends a clear message to the rest of Asia: the team is here to compete at the highest level and challenge the continent’s elite.
