For the first time, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has used the latest FIFA Futsal Rankings to determine seedings for the qualifiers. Ranking 5th in Asia and 31st globally, Vietnam join the continent’s top futsal nations in Pot 1, alongside Iran, Thailand, Japan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq.

Following the draw conducted by the AFC, Vietnam were placed in Group E, where they will face China, Lebanon, and Hong Kong (China). All Group E matches are scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, this September.

The 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers feature 31 teams divided into eight groups, competing in a round-robin format. The top team from each group, along with the seven best second-placed teams, will advance to the final tournament.

Notably, the final round of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup will also serve as the Asian qualification tournament for the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup, adding further significance to Vietnam’s campaign.

Women’s futsal team get off to good start during Japan training camp

VOV.VN - The Vietnam women’s futsal team on April 23 secured a 2-0 victory over Fugador Sumida Ladies in their first friendly match during their training camp in Japan.