Asian Mini Football Championship
| Organiser(s) | ANMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Region | Asia |
| Teams | 10 |
| Current champions |  Thailand |
| Most championships | Thailand Iran |
 [Asian Mini Football Championship 2026] | |
The Asian Minifootball Championship is a continental minifootball competition for national teams in Asia. The competition is organised under the Asian Minifootball Confederation (ANMC), which describes itself as the governing body for minifootball in Asia and an affiliate of the World Minifootball Federation (WMF).
Competition
[edit]The Asian Mini Football Championship is a continental outdoor minifootball (6v6 Football - 50 Minutes) competition contested by the senior men's national teams of Asian Minifootball Confederation (ANMC). Two teams play 6 against 6 with a reserve of 9 players. 25 Min + 10 Min + 25 Min / 2*5 Over time / 3v3 Penalty kicks
History
[edit]The competition has been referred to by different names in official and contemporary sources. The ANMC officially promoted the 2025 edition as the Asian Minifootball Nations Cup 2025, while contemporary reports referred to it as the 2025 Asian Mini Football Championship. The 2026 edition was officially promoted as the Asian Minifootball Championship.
Editions (ANMC / WMF)
[edit]| Year | Host | Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Iran |
 Indonesia |
 United Arab Emirates |
8 |
| 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Thailand |
 Uzbekistan |
United Arab Emirates |
10 |
2025
[edit]The 2025 competition was held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from 4 to 9 March 2025. The Asian Minifootball Confederation (ANMC) listed eight participating national teams: India, Pakistan, Japan, Iraq, Indonesia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.[1]
Iran defeated Indonesia 3–2 in the final. The United Arab Emirates defeated Oman 4–1 in a penalty shootout in the third-place play-off.[3]
Final standings
[edit]| Pos. | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iran |
| 2 | Indonesia |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates |
| 4 |  Oman |
| 5 |  Pakistan |
| 6 |  Japan |
| 7 |  Iraq |
| 8 |  India |
2025
[edit]Group A
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Indonesia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 6 |
| 3 | Pakistan |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 3 |
| 4 | India |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | −16 | 0 |
Group A results
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2025 | United Arab Emirates |
7–0 | India |
| 4 March 2025 | Indonesia |
7–2 | Pakistan |
| 5 March 2025 | Pakistan |
4–1 | India |
| 5 March 2025 | United Arab Emirates |
1–0 | Indonesia |
| 6 March 2025 | United Arab Emirates |
2–1 | Pakistan |
| 6 March 2025 | Indonesia |
6–0 | India |
Group B
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Iran |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Japan |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Group B results
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2025 | Japan |
1–0 | Iraq |
| 4 March 2025 | Iran |
1–1 | Oman |
| 5 March 2025 | Iraq |
1–2 | Oman |
| 5 March 2025 | Iran |
2–0 | Japan |
| 6 March 2025 | Oman |
5–2 | Japan |
| 6 March 2025 | Iran |
1–0 | Iraq |
Ranking Matches
[edit]Ranking matches
[edit]| Date | Placement | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2025 | 7th–8th place | Iraq |
9–0 | India |
| 9 March 2025 | 5th–6th place | Pakistan |
3–0 | Japan |
The results of the earlier placement matches between Japan and India and between Pakistan and Iraq are recorded in archived versions of the tournament article, but have not been included here as independently sourced results pending verification.[4]
Semi-finals
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2025 | Iran |
1–0 | United Arab Emirates |
| 9 March 2025 | Indonesia |
3–2 | Oman |
Third place
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2025 | United Arab Emirates |
4–1 (pen.) | Oman |
Final
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2025 | Iran |
3–2 | Indonesia |
Final ranking
[edit]| Pos. | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iran |
| 2 | Indonesia |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates |
| 4 | Oman |
| 5 | Pakistan |
| 6 | Japan |
| 7 | Iraq |
| 8 | India |
2026
[edit]The second edition of the Asian Minifootball Championship under the AMC/WMF competition structure was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 13 to 18 September 2026. Ten national teams participated, divided into two groups of five. The group stage was played at ASIOP Stadium, with ranking matches, the semi-finals, the third-place match and the final following the group stage.[6]
2026 group stage
[edit]Group A
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | +35 | 12 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | +16 | 9 |
| 3 | Iraq | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 11 | +27 | 6 |
| 4 | India | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 37 | −26 | 3 |
| 5 |  Bangladesh | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 59 | −52 | 0 |
Source: official tournament results.[7]
Group A Results
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2026 | Thailand | 15–0 | India |
| 13 September 2026 | Indonesia | 8–1 | Bangladesh |
| 14 September 2026 | Thailand | 14–0 | Bangladesh |
| 14 September 2026 | Indonesia | 5–0 | Iraq (walkover) |
| 15 September 2026 | India | 8–5 | Bangladesh |
| 15 September 2026 | Thailand | 5–0 | Iraq (walkover) |
| 15 September 2026 | Bangladesh | 1–14 | Iraq |
| 15 September 2026 | India | 0–9 | Indonesia |
| 16 September 2026 | Iraq | 23–3 | India |
| 16 September 2026 | Thailand | 1–0 | Indonesia |
Group B
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | UAE | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 9 |
| 3 |  Syria | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | +9 | 6 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 17 | −11 | 3 |
| 5 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 22 | −17 | 3 |
Group B Results
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2026 | Uzbekistan | 5–2 | Japan |
| 13 September 2026 | UAE | 2–5 | Syria |
| 14 September 2026 | Uzbekistan | 5–0 | Syria |
| 14 September 2026 | UAE | 4–1 | Pakistan |
| 15 September 2026 | Japan | 0–5 | Syria |
| 15 September 2026 | Uzbekistan | 3–1 | Pakistan |
| 15 September 2026 | Syria | 8–1 | Pakistan |
| 15 September 2026 | Japan | 1–13 | UAE |
| 16 September 2026 | Pakistan | 3–2 | Japan |
| 16 September 2026 | Uzbekistan | 2–4 | UAE |
The official tournament report notes that the Uzbekistan–Syria result was recorded as 5–0 following a disciplinary decision.[8]
Ranking Matches
[edit]| Placement | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th place | Bangladesh | 1–4 | Japan |
| 7th place | India | 0–5 | Pakistan (walkover) |
| 5th place | Iraq | 8–1 | Syria |
Semi Finals
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | Uzbekistan | 2–0 | Indonesia |
| 17 September 2026 | Thailand | 3–0 | UAE |
Third Place
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2026 | United Arab Emirates | 3–0 | Indonesia |
Finals
[edit]| Date | Team | Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2026 | Thailand | 3–2 | Uzbekistan |
Final Standings
[edit]| Pos | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand |
| 2 | Uzbekistan |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates |
| 4 | Indonesia |
| 5 | Iraq |
| 6 | Syria |
| 7 | Pakistan |
| 8 | India |
| 9 | Japan |
| 10 | Bangladesh |
Thailand won the championship for the second time, having previously won the inaugural edition in 2023. Uzbekistan finished second and the United Arab Emirates third.[9]
2026 tournament statistics
[edit]2026 statistical table
[edit]The following statistics are calculated from the 27 official tournament results published by the Asian Minifootball Confederation. Recorded walkovers are included as official 5–0 results, as shown in the official results record.[7]
| Pos | Team | MP | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | 6 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 2 | +39 | 18 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 12 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 6 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 12 | +14 | 12 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 9 |
| 5 | Iraq | 5 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 15 | +30 | 9 |
| 6 | Syria | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | −6 | 6 |
| 8 | India | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 57 | −46 | 3 |
| 9 | Japan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 27 | −18 | 3 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 48 | −40 | 0 |
Note: The final position column follows the official tournament finishing order. The statistical totals above are calculated from the published 27 official results and therefore are not intended to replace the competition's published group-ranking criteria.[9]
Individual statistics
[edit]Hussein Abdulhadi of Iraq was reported as the tournament's leading goalscorer with 10 goals. India's Anish Murali was reported as the second-highest scorer with eight goals.[10]
Abdulhadi scored six goals in Iraq's 23–3 victory over India, the highest-scoring match of the tournament.
Tournament records
[edit]| Record | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Most goals by a team in a match | Iraq, 23 |
| Highest-scoring match | Iraq 23–3 India |
| Goals in highest-scoring match | 26 |
| Largest winning margin | Iraq by 20 goals |
| Most goals by a player in one match | Hussein Abdulhadi, 6 |
| Most goals scored by a team during the tournament | Iraq, 45 |
| Fewest goals conceded | Thailand, 2 |
| Best goal difference | Thailand, +39 |
| Most wins | Thailand, 6 |
Thailand's championship campaign
[edit]Thailand won all six of its matches at the tournament.
In the group stage, Thailand defeated India 15–0, Bangladesh 14–0, Iraq 5–0 by walkover and Indonesia 1–0. Thailand subsequently defeated the United Arab Emirates 3–0 in the semi-final and Uzbekistan 3–2 in the final.
Thailand scored 41 goals and conceded two during the tournament. Both goals conceded came in the final against Uzbekistan.
Individual awards
[edit]The reported individual awards included Treerapong Seree of Thailand as Best Player, Hussein Abdulhadi as top scorer, and M. Nazil of Indonesia as Best Goalkeeper. Japan received the Fair Play award.
Participating nations
[edit]The 2025 edition featured eight national teams: India, Pakistan, Japan, Iraq, Indonesia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.[1]
The 2026 edition featured ten national teams. Thailand won the championship, with Uzbekistan finishing second and the United Arab Emirates third.[2]
| Team | 2025 | 2026 | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| India |
8th | 8th | 2 |
| Indonesia |
2nd | 4th | 2 |
| Iran |
1st | — | 1 |
| Iraq |
7th | 5th | 2 |
| Japan |
6th | 9th | 2 |
| Oman |
4th | — | 1 |
| Pakistan |
5th | 7th | 2 |
| Syria |
— | 6th | 1 |
| Thailand |
— | 1st | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates |
3rd | 3rd | 2 |
| Uzbekistan |
— | 2nd | 1 |
| Bangladesh |
— | 10th | 1 |
Across the two documented editions, 12 national teams have participated in the competition.[1][2]
Medal table
[edit]| Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Iran |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Indonesia |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
See also
[edit]- Minifootball Five International Federation (MFIF) 5v5 Football Since 2019 [11]
- International Street Football Association (ISFA) 3v3 Football Since 2025 [12]
- International Socca Federation (ISF) 7v7 Football Since 2017 [13]
- Phygital sport - Games of the Future - Phygital Football
- Minifootball
- Five-a-side football
- Seven-a-side football
- Ghetto Games Since 2019 [14][15][16]
- F7 Internanional Cup (Since 2022)[17][18]
- FIF 7 Since 2011[19][20]
- Kings League
- Queens League
- 2025 Kings World Cup Nations
- World Sevens Football
- 7's Football League
- The Soccer Tournament
- National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001)
- Indoor Football League
- Powerleague
- World Minifootball Federation
References
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- 1 2 3 "Thailand Crowned Asian Minifootball Champions 2026". Asian Minifootball Confederation. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sultan bin Ahmed crowns champs. of Sharjah Ramadan Sports Tourn". Sharjah Government Media Bureau. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
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- 1 2 3 "Indonesia peringkat kedua Asian Mini Football Nations Cup 2025". ANTARA News. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Jakarta 2026 draw: hosts Indonesia open against Bangladesh as the groups are confirmed". ANMC Asia Cup. 12 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Matches & Results - Jakarta 2026". ANMC Asia Cup. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Group stage complete: Thailand and Uzbekistan top the groups, Iraq score 23, and the semi-finals are set". ANMC Asia Cup. 16 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- 1 2 "Thailand crowned champions of Asia: Uzbekistan beaten 3-2 in the Jakarta final". ANMC Asia Cup. 18 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Leaderboard- - Jakarta 2026". ANMC Asia Cup. 18 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
- ↑ "Mini Football Federation - minifootball". 17 August 2018.
- ↑ "ISFA Street — International Street Football Association". ISFA Street.
- ↑ "International Socca Federation". soccafederation.com.
- ↑ "32 COUNTRIES WILL COMPETE FOR THE ISFA WORLD CHAMPION TITLE IN STREET FOOTBALL IN RIGA". Ghetto Games. 23 October 2024.
- ↑ "Events — Ghetto Games". www.ghettogames.com.
- ↑ "Events archive — Ghetto Games". www.ghettogames.com.
- ↑ "MyGol platform". f7internationalcup.com.
- ↑ "MyGol platform". f7internationalcup.com.
- ↑ "Football 7 - International Federation". Football 7.
- ↑ "FIF7 Federation". FIF7 Football 7.