Stephen McGettigan

Dominant Displays Mark the Start of Women’s Futsal’s Biggest Stage

The opening matchdays of the 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup revealed a sharp divide between nations built on true futsal foundations and those relying on football players. Dominant wins from Japan, Portugal, Italy, Brazil and Spain underline why specialist training matters and why futsal deserves the investment and respect…

FIFA Investment in Futsal Surpasses USD 100 Million Ahead of Historic Women’s World Cup in the Philippines

FIFA has revealed that its investment in futsal has exceeded USD 100 million as the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup begins in the Philippines. The tournament marks a historic step for the women’s game, supported by years of global development, expanded participation, and major infrastructure growth driven through FIFA’s…

Historic Opening Day and What’s Next at the 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup

The 2025 Women’s Futsal World Cup opened with historic 6–0 wins for Argentina and Poland, while hosts Philippines battled through a challenging debut. With Group A shaken up, attention turns to Day 2 as Colombia, Canada, Spain and Thailand prepare for pivotal Group B showdowns.

Breaking Barriers: The First FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup

The 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup marks a breakthrough moment for the sport. This article explores the fight for recognition, the contrasting squad structures across nations, and why this historic tournament could redefine women’s futsal and accelerate its path toward global visibility and Olympic inclusion.

Futsal, Fitness, and Fighting Dementia: How Exercise Protects Your Brain

Regular physical activity does far more than improve fitness, it can help protect your brain from cognitive decline. This article explores how the fast-paced nature of futsal, combined with the proven benefits of aerobic exercise, strengthens memory, sharpens thinking, and lowers dementia risk at any age.

Futsal Competition at Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games

The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh united 57 nations in a celebration of sport and unity. Futsal took center stage as Iran dominated to win gold, defeating Morocco 5–0 in the final, while Uzbekistan claimed bronze, highlighting the sport’s growing influence across the Islamic world.

Brazil claim U17 Men’s Futsal crown at Dakar en Jeux 2025 as Senegal shine in Women’s event

Brazil came from behind to defeat Portugal 3–1 and claim the FIFA U17 futsal crown at Dakar en Jeux 2025. In the women’s event, hosts Senegal thrilled home fans with an unbeaten run, showcasing Africa’s rising futsal talent ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 Draw Sets the Stage for a Historic Three-Nation Tournament

The draw for UEFA Futsal EURO 2026, hosted by Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia, has placed title holders Portugal in a challenging group alongside Italy, Hungary and Poland. Spain face Slovenia, Belarus and Belgium, while the co-hosts and other qualifiers complete the four-group line-up.

Agreement Reached Between Swedish FA and Svensk Futsal

SvFF and Svensk Futsal have reached a landmark agreement giving Svensk Futsal the right to manage commercial opportunities for Sweden’s top futsal leagues until 2028, marking an important step in the sport’s development.

France to Launch Women’s National Futsal Championship in 2026-2027

France is set to launch its first Women’s National Futsal Championship in 2026–2027, with 12 regional teams and growing investment from the FFF.