Uzbekistan were drawn in Group A alongside Netherlands, Paraguay and Costa Rica with the hosts aiming for an extended run after a Round of 16 exit in the previous edition.

Uzbekistan, appearing on the world stage for a third time, will be confident of their chances after finishing third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ in April.

Islamic Republic of Iran, who impressed on route to lifting the AFC Futsal Asian Cup trophy for a 13th time, will face Venezuela, Guatemala and France in Group F.

World No 4 Iran, making their ninth consecutive appearance, will be aiming to better the third place finish achieved in 2016.

Thailand, who finished runners-up in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup, were drawn in Group B alongside Brazil, Cuba and Croatia,

Tajikistan confirmed their inaugural appearance on the world stage after a fourth-place finish in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 and the Central Asian side will aim to impress in Group E with Portugal, Panama and Morocco their opponents.

Afghanistan, the other Asian side who will be making their FIFA Futsal World Cup debut, were drawn in Group C with Argentina, Ukraine and Angola their challengers.

Afghanistan sealed their historic appearance after defeating Kyrgyz Republic in a playoff at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024.

Group A: Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Paraguay, Costa Rica

Group B: Brazil, Cuba, Croatia, Thailand

Group C: Argentina, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Angola

Group D: Spain, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Libya

Group E: Portugal, Panama, Tajikistan, Morocco

Group F: IR Iran, Venezuela, Guatemala, France