Afghanistan’s national futsal team began its campaign in Brazil’s six-team Nation’s Cup with a goalless draw against Japan.
Kabul 24: The match was played at 4:30 a.m. Afghanistan time on Friday, October 16, 2026. Despite efforts from both sides, neither team managed to score, and the match ended 0–0.
The Nation’s Cup futsal tournament is being held from October 12 to 18, 2026, in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil. Six teams are taking part: Afghanistan, Brazil, Japan, Peru, Cape Verde, and Indonesia.
Afghanistan is in Group B alongside Japan and Peru, while Brazil, Cape Verde, and Indonesia compete in Group A.
Afghanistan will aim to secure a better result in its next match and improve its chances of advancing to the next stage.
