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Iran's Futsal: a flawed victory sounds continental alarm
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Iran's national futsal team won the AFC Asian Cup, but the victory raises concerns about the future of the sport.
WHO: Iran's national futsal team
WHAT: secured their 14th AFC Asian Cup
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tehran, Iran
WHY: the triumph feels less like a celebration and more like a warning
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