Futsal
Indonesian futsal players eyed by 10 European clubs after Asian Cup 2026
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The strong performance of the Indonesian Futsal National Team at the 2026 Asian Futsal Cup has attracted interest from 10 European clubs toward its players. Coach Hector Souto's squad reached the final for the first time, though they lost to Iran on penalties. PSSI has accepted an AFC fine of Rp235 million without appeal.
Indonesia's national futsal team lost 1-2 to Thailand in the final of the ASEAN Futsal Championship 2026 at Nonthaburi Hall in Bangkok on April 12, 2026. Andres Dwi Persada Putra's goal gave Indonesia a temporary lead, but Thailand turned the game around with Itticha Praphaphan's penalty and Panut Kittipanuwong's strike.
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Indonesia's national futsal team will face Thailand in the ASEAN Futsal Championship 2026 final on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Nonthaburi Hall in Bangkok. Coach Hector Souto affirmed his team feels no inferiority despite Thailand's status as host and favorite. Indonesia advanced after a 3-2 semifinal win over Vietnam.
In 2025, the Philippines hosted three major world sports events following the successful 2023 FIBA World Cup. While successes included strong performances by Alas Pilipinas and Eldrew Yulo, challenges arose in ticket pricing, venue sanitation, and traffic. Officials see these as investments in sports growth.
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ÖSK Futsal dominated the derby against Örebro FC in the men's Futsalligan, winning 9–1 after leading 3–0 at halftime. Zakariya Enow scored a hattrick, while Berisha and Lara Rodriguez found the net in their comebacks. Örebro FC coach Christer Lipovac described the loss as academic.