Stephen McGettigan

UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO 2027 Main Round Begins as New Era of Competition Takes Shape

18th March 2026
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UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO 2027 Main Round Begins as New Era of Competition Takes Shape
The UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO 2027 qualifying main round is underway, featuring emerging and established nations competing for a place at the expanded finals in Croatia. With a new format and increased participation, the competition marks a significant step forward in the growth of women’s futsal across Europe.

MORE THAN 2,000 YOUNG PLAYERS TAKE PART IN NATIONAL EFL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT

18th March 2026
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MORE THAN 2,000 YOUNG PLAYERS TAKE PART IN NATIONAL EFL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Currie/Shutterstock (16757246nt) The EFL Futsal Tournaments held at St Georges Park EFL Futsal Finals, Football, St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, UK - 15 Mar 2026
More than 2,000 young players from over 60 EFL academies participated in the 2026 National Youth Futsal Tournament. The competition, part of the EFL Youth Development Programme, concluded at St George’s Park and continues to grow, offering valuable competitive experience and technical development for players aged U9 to U12

Maculusso Claim Luanda Title in Angola Futsal Cup Provincial Final

18th March 2026
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Maculusso Claim Luanda Title in Angola Futsal Cup Provincial Final
Maculusso beat Coprat 6-4 in the 2026 Luanda Provincial Final of the Angola Futsal Cup at the Cidadela in Luanda. Played in front of a full house, the match highlighted growing interest in futsal in Angola, with estimated attendance between 5,000 and 7,000 spectators.

Cartagena, Etoile Lavalloise, Palma and Sporting CP reach UEFA Futsal Champions League semi-finals after dramatic quarter-final night

7th March 2026
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Sporting CP, Palma, Cartagena Costa Cálida and Etoile Lavalloise have booked their places in the 2026 UEFA Futsal Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic night of quarter-final second legs. Red cards, comebacks and historic milestones shaped the ties as the four clubs now prepare for the finals tournament in Pesaro.

Two Futsal Venues Proposed as Malta Moves Toward Long-Awaited Infrastructure Breakthrough

5th March 2026
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Two Futsal Venues Proposed as Malta Moves Toward Long-Awaited Infrastructure Breakthrough
Malta could see a major futsal infrastructure breakthrough as the Malta FA stadium regeneration plan and a proposed government sports campus both include new futsal venues.

ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship 2026: The Five-Minute Flip That Won Thailand the Title

5th March 2026
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ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship 2026: The Five-Minute Flip That Won Thailand the Title
Thailand defeated Australia 5–4 in a dramatic ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 final. A decisive five-minute burst turned the match and secured Thailand’s first regional title.

England Women’s Futsal Prepare for Historic Home Fixtures Against Slovakia Ahead of Euro Qualifying Challenge

4th March 2026
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England Women’s Futsal Prepare for Historic Home Fixtures Against Slovakia Ahead of Euro Qualifying Challenge
England women’s futsal will make history in April 2026 by hosting Slovakia at Loughborough University, the team’s first-ever home internationals. The fixtures follow their UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO 2027 Main Round qualifying campaign in Lithuania and mark another milestone in the programme’s rapid development.

Late drama, roaring crowds and records: UEFA Futsal Champions League quarter-final first legs analysed

24th February 2026
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Late drama, roaring crowds and records: UEFA Futsal Champions League quarter-final first legs analysed
The 2025-26 UEFA Futsal Champions League quarter-final first legs delivered late drama, emotional comebacks and packed arenas across Europe and Kazakhstan. With Palma extending their unbeaten run and Benfica winning at the death, all four ties remain alive heading into the decisive second legs on 6 March.

Mohammedan Sporting Crowned Champions of West Bengal’s First U12 Youth Futsal Development League

18th February 2026
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Mohammedan Sporting Crowned Champions of West Bengal’s First U12 Youth Futsal Development League
Mohammedan Sporting Club were crowned champions of the U12 Youth Futsal Development League 2026, the first tournament of its kind in West Bengal organised by Aparup Futsal Schools. The Kolkata event highlighted grassroots futsal growth, featured eight youth teams, and showcased emerging young talent in a high-scoring final.

Ten Years Apart: What England’s Return to Germany Reveals About Futsal’s Uneven Growth

15th February 2026
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Ten Years Apart: What England’s Return to Germany Reveals About Futsal’s Uneven Growth
Ten years after Hamburg, England and Germany met again in Stuttgart before a record crowd. This in-depth Futsal Focus analysis examines the matches, the contrasting development models, and what the next decade may hold for both programmes.