SAEDNEWS: As anticipation builds for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026, the spotlight shifts to Group B, where an exciting contest is expected.
According to Saednews, Defending champions Iran headline the contenders, with the official AFC website examining the challenges they will face on their quest to retain the title.
Having claimed their fourth championship in 2025, Iran have established themselves as Asia’s dominant force in beach soccer, moving ahead of Japan as the continent’s most successful team. Head coach Ali Naderi remains in charge, while Ali Mirshekari, who won both the Most Valuable Player and Top Goalscorer awards at the previous edition, will once again spearhead Iran’s campaign.
Iran have been drawn in Group B alongside Lebanon, Afghanistan and Vietnam.
The 2026 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup will take place in Phang Nga, Thailand.
The group stage is scheduled for November 18–23, with the quarter-finals taking place on November 25 and the semi-finals on November 27.
The third-place match and final will both be played on November 28.
