TEHRAN – Iran discovered their opponents at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 following the conclusion of the Official Draw at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot on Thursday.

The aspirants were divided into three groups of four teams for the May 6-17 Finals.

Hosts China will face Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei and debutants Australia in Group A while two-time champions Iran were drawn in Group B alongside Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and another debutant side in Philippines.

Japan, who will be bidding to win the title for the first time after two runners-up finishes, will meet Thailand, Indonesia and Bahrain in Group C.

The top three finishers at China 2025 will also qualify for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025, to be hosted by the Philippines – who have automatically qualified.

Draw results

Group A: China, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Australia

Group B: Iran, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, Philippines

Group C: Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Bahrain