GozenishAfghanistan finish runners-up after heavy defeat to Brazil
Afghanistan’s national futsal team finished runners-up in a six-team tournament in Brazil after losing to the hosts, the world’s top-ranked side.
19 Oct 2026
The match began at 8:30 p.m. Kabul time tonight and ended moments ago with Afghanistan losing 6-0 to Brazil.
Brazil scored once in the first half and five times in the second.
Afghanistan goalkeeper Mohammad Jawad Safari saved a Brazilian penalty during the match.
In the second half, Abbas Haidari was sent off for a foul on a Brazilian player, while Sayed Murtaza Hussaini was sent off after receiving two yellow cards.
Afghanistan had reached the final with a 4-2 win over Cape Verde in the semifinals.
Afghanistan had also drawn 0-0 with Japan and beaten Peru 3-0 in the group stage.
