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#ACBeachSoccer - Pathway to glory revealed
Kuala Lumpur: The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
The 12 teams, led by defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, were divided into three groups.

In Group A, hosts Thailand will have to battle it out with three-time winners Japan, 2006 champions Bahrain and Iraq.

Iran, seeking a record-extending fifth title, were drawn in Group B where they will face Lebanon, Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Group C will see 2015 champions Oman locking horns with two-time champions the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan.
The winners and runners-up of each group, as well as the two best third-placed teams, will advance to the quarter-finals.

The 12th edition of the competition is set to take place in the city of Phang Nga between November 18 to 28, 2026.

Draw result
Group A: Thailand (H), Japan, Bahrain, Iraq
Group B: Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Vietnam, Afghanistan
Group C: Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan

 

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