AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
As we look forward to the kick-off, we take a look at Group A comprising China PR, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei and Australia.
China PR
How they qualified: Hosts
Best finish: Quarter-finals (2018)
Appearances: 3
Fun Fact: Played first match in 2013
China PR failed to get past the group stage in the inaugural edition before reaching the quarter-finals in 2018 following a 4-2 defeat to eventual winners Islamic Republic of Iran.
Having qualified by virtue of being the hosts, China PR will be eager to hit the ground running with the majority of the squad coming from Hangzhou Linping Football Club and Beijing Sport University.
Uzbekistan
How they qualified: Group C runners-up
Best finish: Quarter-finals (2018)
Appearances: 3
Fun Fact: Maftuna Shoyimova topped the scoring charts with 8 goals
Uzbekistan will be looking to improve on their past performances and make a deeper run in the competition having achieved their best in 2018 when they reached the last eight.
The Central Asian side finished bottom of the standings after losing all three matches in the SAT Women's Futsal Championship 2025 with Japan winning the title after topping the group ahead of Islamic Republic of Iran and Thailand.
Chinese Taipei
How they qualified: Group D runners-up
Best finish: Quarter-finals (2018)
Appearances: 2
Fun Fact: Chinese Taipei had the tightest defence in the qualifiers, conceding only twice
Chinese Taipei will return to the continental stage with renewed ambition after a solid qualifying campaign.
The East Asian side will aim to build on their previous quarter-final appearance in 2018. With a disciplined backline and quick transitions, they will be one of the teams to watch in Group A.
Australia
How they qualified: Group C winners
Appearances: Debutants
Fun Fact: Australia were perfect in the qualifiers with four wins
Australia showed great form in qualifying, winning all four matches and scoring 16 goals while conceding just three.
Led by head coach Miles Downie, the squad boasts a mix of experience and youth, with several players having honed their skills in domestic futsal competition.
Gisella Pipino will join the 14-player squad after Nikkita Fazzari withdrew from the competition due to injury.
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