New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Futsal in India is slowly gaining traction with the annual AIFF Futsal Club Championship as the Indian men's futsal national team is set to compete in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Kuwait from September 20 to 24.

According to the statement released by All India Football Federation (AIFF), Futsal in India is still in its infancy. However, with as many as 17 teams participating in the annual AIFF Futsal Club Championship, the game is slowly but steadily taking its steps towards growth.

Two years back, the Indian men's futsal national team played their first Asian qualifiers in Tajikistan. Now, the national team is once again gearing up for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which are set to be held...