Apr 28, 2024, 1:31 PM

Afghanistan qualify for FIFA Futsal World Cup for first time

Afghanistan qualify for FIFA Futsal World Cup for first time

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Afghanistan qualified for the 2024 Futsal World Cup after 5-3 victory against Kyrgyzstan in the Playoff 3 of AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Bangkok on Sunday.

This is the first time that Afghanistan qualifies for the Futsal World Cup.

The tenth edition of Futsal World Cup is scheduled to start on September 14, 2024 in Uzbekistan.

Twenty-four teams will participate in the tournament.

Afghanistan, France, New Zealand and Tajikistan will make their debuts.

Iranian national team have already secured their berth by reaching the final of the Asian tournament, which will be held later today against the hosts Thailand. 

The Afghanistan national men's futsal team is led by an Iranian coach by the name of Majid Mortezaei. 

 MNA

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