A Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
NYT: A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghan futsal player Reza Hosseinpoor joins UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli
Ariana: Afghan futsal player Reza Hosseinpoor has officially signed with Shabab Al Ahli Club, one of the leading sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1958 and based in Dubai, Shabab Al Ahli is well known for its football, futsal, and handball teams, regularly competing at the top levels of UAE and regional
Afghanistan exit Asian Futsal Cup after quarter-final loss to Japan
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team were knocked out of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 on Tuesday after a 6–0 defeat by Japan in the quarter-finals. The result ended Afghanistan’s campaign in the continental tournament. The team finished with two wins and two losses overall, having progressed from the group stage before falling at the
Afghanistan seal knockout spot despite 5-2 futsal loss to Iran
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup despite a 5–2 defeat to Iran in their final Group Four match on Sunday. Afghanistan had earlier qualified for the quarter-finals with victories over Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in the group. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan futsal rout Malaysia to reach Asian Cup knockout stage
Amu: Afghanistan’s national futsal team booked a place in the knockout stage of the Asian Cup on Friday with a 7-0 win over Malaysia in their second group match in Jakarta. Afghanistan will face Iran in their final group match on Sunday. The AFC Futsal Asian Cup is being held in Indonesia with 16 teams
Afghanistan Beats Saudi Arabia 3-0 in First Match of Asian Futsal Cup
Khaama: Reza Hussainpuri and Omid Ghanbari scored the goals that secured Afghanistan’s victory in the Group 4 encounter at the continental championship. Afghanistan competes in Group 4 alongside Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Iran. The team will face Malaysia on Friday and Iran on Sunday in their remaining group stage matches. Click here to read more
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by four wickets at U19 World Cup
Amu: Sri Lanka Under-19s beat Afghanistan Under-19s by four wickets on Monday in their Super Six match at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. The defeat leaves Afghanistan needing a strong result in their next Super Six fixture against Ireland Under-19s in Harare on Friday to keep their tournament hopes alive. Click here
Afghanistan futsal team holds first training session in Indonesia
Khaama: Afghanistan’s national futsal team has conducted its first official training session after arriving in Indonesia for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup. The Afghanistan Football Federation said on Sunday, January 25, that the team has been placed in Group D alongside Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Iran. Afghanistan will open its campaign on Wednesday with
Afghanistan rout West Indies for second straight U19 World Cup win
Amu: Afghanistan registered their second consecutive victory at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday, thrashing West Indies by 138 runs in Namibia. Afghanistan U19 are scheduled to face Tanzania in their next group match on Wednesday. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News Afghanistan beat Vietnam 5-3 in futsal
Afghanistan U19 beat South Africa by 28 runs in World Cup opener
Amu: Afghanistan’s under-19 side began their ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup campaign with a 28-run victory over South Africa on Friday, successfully defending a strong first-innings total in Windhoek. The victory gives Afghanistan an early boost in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup, which is being co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. Click here