Vietnam will be in the same group as Thailand at the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship.
The Vietnamese futsal team is in Group B along with Thailand, Kuwait, and Lebanon; the tournament will take place from January 27 to February 7, 2026 in Jakarta, with the top two teams in the group advancing to the quarterfinals, followed by a knockout stage.
The Vietnamese futsal team has been placed in Group B of the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship, alongside Thailand, Kuwait, and Lebanon. The tournament will be held from January 27th to February 7th, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the group stage, the top two teams will advance to the quarterfinals; subsequent rounds will be played in a knockout format.
Group B standings: familiar opponents for Vietnam futsal
The draw pitted Vietnam against three very familiar opponents. Kuwait and Lebanon are teams that coach Diego Giustozzi's team have frequently met and played friendly matches against in the past, while Thailand is a regional rival. Notably, Vietnam and Thailand may face each other at the SEA Games before entering the Asian Championships.
With only the top two teams advancing, the margin of error in the group stage is very small. Effectiveness in each match and the ability to manage risks at crucial moments will determine the chances of progressing through the group.
The remaining groups
- Table A:Indonesia (host), Kyrgyzstan, South Korea.
- Table C:Japan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Australia.
- Group D:Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia.
Format for the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship Finals
The final tournament consists of two stages: the group stage and the knockout stage. 16 teams are divided into four groups, playing a round-robin format to determine rankings. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals. From the quarterfinals onwards, the subsequent matches, including the semifinals and the final, are played in a knockout format.
The tournament will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from January 27 to February 7, 2026.
Highlights of 2016 and current expectations
The Vietnamese futsal team reached the semi-finals of the 2016 Asian Futsal Championship, thereby qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time in history. With their current standing and significant progress in recent times, coach Diego Giustozzi and his team continue to receive high expectations as they embark on a new journey in the continental arena.
