AFC Asian Futsal 2024 updates – Semi-finalists confirmed that the Uzbekistan 2024 door is still open for four defeated teams in the quarter-final ties.
The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 will get another crack at securing a spot at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024, following Uzbekistan’s progress to the semi-finals on Wednesday.
AFC Asian Futsal 2024 – Quarter-final results as host Thailand advanced in the semi-final
Host Thailand to edge futsal powerhouse Iraq despite going two behind. Meanwhile, Vietnam got the late lead but could not hold against experienced Uzbekistan.
Thailand – who earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Iraq – will meet Tajikistan, who edged debutants Afghanistan 2-1 to make the continental semi-finals and FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time.
The only one-sided clash happened between the 12-time winners Islamic Republic of Iran and Kyrgyz Republic, with a dominant 6-1 result to set up a last-four showdown with Uzbekistan on Friday.
FIFA Futsal World Cup Qualification
Iran, Tajikistan, and Thailand have booked their tickets to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024, while Uzbekistan, as the hosts, has already been assured of its spot.
Playoffs for Vietnam, Iraq and more
With Asia allocated four qualifying spots at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024, one place remains available, and this will be decided via playoffs involving the four losing quarter-finalists.
The playoffs—to be played on Friday—will see Iraq face Afghanistan, while Vietnam will take on the Kyrgyz Republic.
The two winners will then face off with the victors to be Asia’s fourth representatives at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.
AFC Asian Futsal 2024 – Semi-finals fixtures
Friday
Thailand v Tajikistan
Venue: Hua Mark Indoor Stadium (Bangkok)
Kick-off: 18:00 (UTC+7)
Uzbekistan v IR Iran
Venue: Bangkok Arena (Bangkok)
Kick-off: 21:00 (UTC+7)
Playoffs fixtures
- Iraq v Afghanistan
- Venue: Mua Mark Indoor Stadium (Bangkok)
- Kick-off: 14:00 (UTC+7)
- Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic
- Venue: Bangkok Arena (Bangkok)
- Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
