KUALA LUMPUR: The national futsal squad face a daunting task in their mission to advance to the 2026 Futsal Asian Cup after being drawn with Asian powerhouse Iran in Group G of the qualifying round scheduled to be held in Kuantan, Pahang, from Sept 20-24.

Head coach Rakphol Sainetngam’s charges will also face another rising regional force, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as Bangladesh.