Afghanistan Secure Semi-Final Spot with Dominant Victory at Brazil Futsal Nations Cup.

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October 15, 2026
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Afghanistan’s national futsal team continued their impressive run at the Brazil Futsal Nations Cup with a convincing 3–0 victory over Peru, securing a place in the semi-finals of the six-nation tournament.

Afghanistan’s national futsal team delivered an impressive and well-organised performance to defeat Peru 3–0 in their second match at the Brazil Futsal Nations Cup, officially booking their place in the semi-final stage.

The match was played at 1:30 a.m. Afghanistan time on Saturday, 17 October 2026 (25 Mizan 1405). With a disciplined display in both attack and defence, the Afghan players secured three valuable points and took a significant step towards further success in the tournament.

The six-nation Futsal Nations Cup is being held from 12 to 18 October 2026 in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil. The tournament features the national futsal teams of Afghanistan, Brazil, Japan, Peru, Cape Verde and Indonesia.

Afghanistan competed in Group B alongside Japan and Peru. Following a goalless draw against Japan in their opening match and a 3–0 victory over Peru, the Afghan team secured qualification for the semi-finals.

This achievement marks an important milestone for the Afghanistan Football Federation and the country’s Futsal Committee. With their confidence boosted by the victory, Afghanistan’s national futsal players will now look to maintain their momentum and continue their pursuit of a place in the tournament final.



About Afghanistan Football Federation

Formed in 1933 and affiliated to FIFA since 1948, the Afghanistan Football Federation was one of the founding members of Asian Football Confederation in 1954.