Dramatic Finale! Indonesia Nearly Topples Iran Before Losing on Penalty Kicks in Asian Championship

The AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 final held in Indonesia on February 7, 2026, saw the host nation facing Iran, the 13-time defending champions. Indonesia, who had previously defeated Japan in the semifinals, showed an exceptional performance, matching Iran goal for goal. The match was tied 4-4 in regulation time, forcing extra time where Indonesia briefly took the lead. However, Iran equalized to make it 5-5, ultimately leading to a penalty shootout. In the end, Iran prevailed 5-4, successfully defending their championship and securing their 14th title.