Iran, who won the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ for a record fourth time at Thailand 2025, will be on a mission to prove their title credentials against Belarus.

The Central Asian side, who have twice finished third at the global showpiece, would have been disappointed with their 7-5 defeat to Portugal in their final Group B tie on Monday.

Having taken the lead against the two-time world champions, lapses in concentration saw Iran concede five goals without reply and despite a late fightback, it was too little too late.

The Asian champions, however, will be far from disheartened as they are still well on course for the title.

They will, however, do well to treat Belarus with caution with the European side - featuring in the tournament for only the third time - showed their quality in a 6-3 win against Japan on Matchday Two of Group A.

Venue: The Paradise Arena (Victoria)

Kick-off: Thursday, 15:00 (UTC+4)

Japan's determination to lift the coveted title will be put to the test when they take on Portugal in Thursday's second quarter-final.

Coming off a tough AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 where they - by their high standards - finished third, Japan are seeking redemption at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

A tough test, however, awaits as former champions Portugal have looked like title contenders from the start.

The impressive win over Iran will have warned Japan - who finished second in Group A - that they can't afford mistakes as Portugal will be quick to punish them.

Runners-up in 2021, Japan have the quality to upset the formbook but their focus must be total from the first blow of the whistle if they are to continue in the tournament.

Venue: The Paradise Arena (Victoria)

Kick-off: Thursday, 16:30 (UTC+4)