Ardiya (Kuwait), Sept. 24 -- There were a handful of Indian supporters at the Qushaian Al-Mutairi Hall here today, but they were the fortunate few to witness a historic moment unfold.
India recorded their first-ever international futsal victory as they overpowered Mongolia 3-0 in the last Group A clash of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The two sides went into the break with India narrowly leading 1-0.
It was not just their maiden win on the international stage, but also the first clean sheet in Indian futsal's young history. In a sport still taking its initial steps on the national front, this landmark result may well mark a turning point in the Indian futsal.
The star of the evening was Seaon D'Souza, who netted a brace with ...