Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India Drawn with Kuwait, Australia, and Mongolia for Futsal Qualifiers
India's futsal team is set to compete in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers.
They are in Group A with Kuwait, Australia, and Mongolia.
The matches will be played in Kuwait City in September.
Teams are ranked based on how well they play, and India is currently ranked 135th in the world.
The top teams from the qualifiers will then advance to the final tournament in Indonesia.
India previously participated in the 2023 qualifiers but did not win any matches.
India is in Group A for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers alongside Kuwait, Australia, and Mongolia.
The qualifiers will be held in Kuwait City from September 20 to 24.
The draw was conducted according to FIFA Futsal rankings.
The eight group winners and seven best-ranked runners-up will join Indonesia in the Finals.
India is ranked 135th globally and lost all three of their qualifying matches in 2023.
- Who
- India, Kuwait, Australia, and Mongolia will be competing in Group A.
- What
- India will participate in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers.
- When
- The qualifiers will be held from September 20 to 24.
- Where
- The qualifiers will be held in Kuwait City.
- Why
- To qualify for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Finals.
Team Rankings
Tournament Details
FIFA Rankings
Team Rankings
India is ranked 135th globally.
Tournament Details
The article mentions the rankings of other teams in India's group but doesn't offer an opposing viewpoint.
- Tournament
- AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
- Group A Teams
- India, Kuwait, Australia, Mongolia
- Host City
- Kuwait City
- Dates
- September 20 to 24
- India's FIFA Ranking
- 135th