Uzbekistan, drawn in Group A, opened their campaign with a 3-3 draw with the Netherlands but defeats to Paraguay (4-1) and Costa Rica (5-3) meant an early end to their challenge.

Thailand advanced to the knockout stage as the Group B runners-up after wins against Croatia (2-1) and Cuba (10-5), while their tie against eventual champions Brazil ended 9-1 in favour of the South American side.

Debutants Afghanistan had a tournament to remember, sealing a spot from Group C in the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed sides, with their 6-4 win over Angola confirming their ticket despite subsequent defeats to Argentina (2-1) and Ukraine (4-1).

Tajikistan's first appearance on the global stage ended with three defeats in Group E, losing to Morocco (4-2), Portugal (3-2) and Panama (8-3).

Iran were peerless in Group F, with the 13-time AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ champions defeating Venezuela (7-1), Guatemala (9-4) and France (4-1).

The Asian challenge, however, ended in the Round of 16 with Afghanistan losing 3-1 to Paraguay, Thailand suffering a 5-2 defeat against France while Iran were edged 4-3 by Morocco.

Brazil won a record-extending sixth title with a 2-1 defeat of Argentina in the final while Ukraine cruised 7-1 past France in the bronze medal playoff.