2006 AFC Beach Soccer Championship
| 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC) | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | 22–26 May 2006 |
| Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Bahrain (1st title)
|
| Runners-up |
 Japan
|
| Third place |
 Iran
|
| Fourth place |
 China
|
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 90 (9 per match) |
The 2006 AFC Beach Soccer championship also known as the 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC) was the first beach soccer championship for Asia, held in May 2006, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Bahrain won the championship, with Japan finishing second and Iran winning the third place-play off, to claim third. The three teams moved on to play in the 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 2 - November 12.
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