Kuwait Dominates India in Opening Match of AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers

Kuwait Cruises Past India in Futsal Asian Cup Qualifying Opener In a commanding start to their qualifying campaign, Kuwait’s national futsal team secured a 4-1 victory over India in the opening match of Group A of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers, held at Al-Nasr Club Hall. The Al-Azraq side displayed cohesive play and clinical finishing as four different scorers found the back of the net. Goals came from Saleh Al-Fadhel, Abdulaziz Al-Sarraj, Mohammed Al-Ajmi, and Ali Al-Abbasi, securing the team’s first three points of the qualifiers. In the group’s other fixture, Australia delivered a dominant performance, overpowering Mongolia with an emphatic 8-1 victory, placing them at the top of the Group A standings on goal difference ahead of Kuwait. The competition continues with the second round of matches scheduled next. Australia will face India at 4:00 p.m., while Kuwait takes on Mongolia at 8:00 p.m., as they aim to build on their strong start and strengthen their chances of qualification for the continental tournament. Team V.DIR-EM-UAE