Iran Learns 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Opponents
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has discovered its opponents at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be played at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.
Thailand, who will be seeking a first title, was drawn in Group A with Kuwait, Lebanon and India while three-time winner Japan will face China, Saudi Arabia and Iraq in Group B.
Defending champion Iran, in search of a fourth title, was drawn with two-time champion United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan and Indonesia in Group C.
Oman, the 2015 champion, will face Bahrain, Malaysia and Vietnam in Group D.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
The top three teams will qualify for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.
Draw Result
Group A: Thailand, Kuwait, Lebanon, India
Group B: Japan, China PR, Saudi Arabia, Iraq
Group C: Iran, UAE, Afghanistan, Indonesia
Group D: Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Vietnam