Kazakhstan vs Belarus Prediction 20 October 2026
⚡️ Kazakhstan and Belarus will square off in the opening round of the main stage of the 2028 Futsal World Cup qualifiers. The match is set to take place in Astana at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace. Both teams are drawn in Group Six alongside Albania. With both sides eager to kick off their qualifying campaigns on a positive note, this upcoming clash carries significant implications for the group standings.
Head-to-head statistics Kazakhstan - Belarus

Kazakhstan Team Overview
Kazakhstan’s national futsal team currently sit ninth in the world rankings and remain one of Europe’s top sides. At the 2024 World Cup, Kazakhstan reached the quarter-finals, knocking out reigning champions Portugal with a 2-1 victory. However, their Euro 2026 qualifying campaign ended in disappointment as they fell to Italy in the play-offs. In April, Kazakhstan claimed back-to-back friendly wins over Azerbaijan, posting emphatic scores of 9-2 and 4-2. Head coach Kaká is preparing the squad for the upcoming match, having recalled the experienced Douglas and pinning hopes on goalkeeper Higuita.
Match Results: Kazakhstan

Belarus Team Overview
Belarus currently sit 22nd in the FIFA world rankings. The team managed to qualify for the 2026 European Championship, marking a significant milestone for the national futsal program. However, at the tournament itself, Belarus suffered two defeats in three group stage matches and failed to advance to the playoffs. The squad also missed out on the 2024 World Cup, having exited during the qualification phase. Belarus do have some experience facing Kazakhstan, but their last two official head-to-head meetings in 2021 ended in heavy defeats, with scorelines of 2-5 and 1-6.
Match Results: Belarus
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
We suggest backing Kazakhstan to win. The hosts hold a clear advantage in the international rankings and boast a more experienced squad. In their April friendlies against Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan showcased impressive attacking prowess, netting 13 goals across two matches. Moreover, in their last two official encounters with Belarus, they claimed victories by margins of three and five goals. Taking into account home court advantage, the difference in quality, and their strong head-to-head record, we're expecting a comfortable win for Kazakhstan.