Malaysia Futsal National Team by newly appointed head coach Addie Azwan Zainal has unveiled a 20-man squad to report for a centralised training camp beginning Sunday, 11 January 2026, as Malaysia step up preparations for the AFC Futsal Asia Cup 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled from 27 January to 7 February 2026.
The call-up marks Addie Azwan’s first major decision since taking over from Rakphol Sainetngam, and the former futsal legend has opted for continuity and balance, retaining the core of the squad that delivered bronze in the Men’s Futsal event at the 2025 SEA Games in Nonthaburi, Thailand last December.
Addie Azwan kept all 14 players from the SEA Games bronze-winning squad, underlining his belief in the existing group and the playing philosophy already in place. He has also recalled four familiar faces who have previously attended national centralised camps — goalkeeper Syawal Sabaruddin, Haiqal Hasnor, Norakmal Norizal, and Syahmie Rosli.
Adding youthful energy to the mix, two standout players from the Malaysia B-19 futsal team, who finished third at the ASEAN U-19 Futsal Championship 2025, have earned senior call-ups. They are team captain Faaris Amsyar Marhaidi and Aidil Zakwan Zaidi, both rewarded for their impressive performances in Nonthaburi.
Full List of Players Called Up
Goalkeepers
- Syaifuddin Ibrahim (Selangor FC)
- Syawal Sabaruddin (Selangor FC)
- Zainulzahin Sinuan (Pahang Rangers FC)
Ala
- Faris Johan (Selangor FC)
- Haiqal Hasnor (Selangor FC)
- Syahir Iqbal (Selangor FC)
- Khairul Effendy (Selangor FC)
- Danial Abdul Dain (Johor Darul Ta’zim FC)
- Saad Sani (Johor Darul Ta’Zim FC)
- Ridzwan Bakri (Johor Darul Ta’Zim FC)
- Norakmal Norizal (Pahang Rangers FC)
- Razin Rahim (Pahang Rangers FC)
Fixo
- Aidil Zakwan Zaidi (Selangor FC)
- Faaris Amsyar (Selangor FC)
- Firdaus Ambiah (Johor Darul Ta’Zim FC)
- Harith Na’aim (Pahang Rangers FC)
Pivot
- Mohamad Awaluddin (Johor Darul Ta’Zim FC)
- Ekmal Shahrin (Johor Darul Ta’Zim FC)
- Syahmie Rosli (Pahang Rangers FC B)
Universal
- Shahrul Niezam (Terengganu FC)
Malaysia Futsal National Team will undergo a week-long centralised camp at Arena Futsal FAM, Kelana Jaya, from 11 to 16 January 2026, before departing for Jakarta on 17 January. The final phase of preparation in Indonesia will include several friendly matches to fine-tune tactics and match sharpness.
At the AFC Futsal Asia Cup 2026, Malaysia have been drawn into Group D alongside Iran, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. The Harimau Malaya futsal team will face:
- Iran – Wednesday, 28 January (Jakarta International Velodrome)
- Afghanistan – Friday, 30 January (Jakarta International Velodrome)
- Saudi Arabia – Sunday, 1 February (Indonesia Arena)
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals on 3 February, followed by the semi-finals on 5 February, with the final scheduled for 7 February 2026.
Credit Photo : FAM
