"Discussion of Future Strategies": Kazakhstan's National Football Team deliberates on upcoming plans
Kazakhstan Futsal's Aim for 2026 European Championship
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The Kazakhstan national futsal team missed the direct ticket to the main stage of the 2026 European Championship. Under the tutelage of coach Ricardo Kaká, they ended up as runners-up in their group, securing a spot among the eight teams battling for a place through play-offs.
Talgat Kosumkhanbetov, AFK's president, shed light on the national team's aspirations for the incoming season. He emphasized that the ultimate objective remains qualifying for Euro 2026, as they haven't forfeited their chances just yet. The association is working diligently to reach that goal.
"The national team's focus is on qualifying for Euro 2026. We're not giving up, so the objective still stands. We're gearing up to make it happen," said Kosumkhanbetov. He added that a substantial transformation could be on the horizon post Euro 2026, as a generational change approaches. Regrettably, some veterans may have to hang up their international boots due to age, making way for the fresh talents. For now, they eagerly await the play-off draw on May 21, 2025, to better understand their adversaries and devise a strategy for the forthcoming battles. The play-off matches are lined up for September 15-24, 2025.
The European Futsal Championship's final phase will unfold from January 20 to February 7, 2026, in Latvia and Lithuania.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Kazakhstan Futsal national team's journey to the Euro 2026 Play-offs!
- Despite missing direct qualification for the 2026 European Championship, the Kazakhstan Futsal team, under coach Ricardo Kaká, aims to qualify for the tournament via play-offs.
- Talgat Kosumkhanbetov, the president of AFK, expressed the national team's ambition to participate in Euro 2026, stating that they are prepared to work diligently to achieve this goal.
- In 2026, the European Futsal Championship finals will take place in Latvia and Lithuania.
- Regrettably, some veteran players may have to retire due to age as a new generation prepares to take the field after Euro 2026.
- The play-off draw for the Euro 2026 Futsal tournament will be announced on May 21, 2025, followed by the play-off matches from September 15-24, 2025.
