Stephen McGettigan

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

12th June 2025
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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.

U.S. Soccer Makes Men’s National Futsal Head Coach Full-Time: A Defining Moment for the Sport

10th June 2025
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U.S. Soccer Makes Men’s National Futsal Head Coach Full-Time: A Defining Moment for the Sport
U.S. Soccer’s move to make the Men’s Futsal Head Coach full-time marks a major shift. But a closer look at the role reveals tensions about identity, influence, and whether the job empowers true futsal leadership.

Japan Rise, China Surprise: The Knockout Drama of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup

21st May 2025
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Japan Rise, China Surprise: The Knockout Drama of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup
Japan finally lift their first AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup title in a dramatic final, while hosts China defy expectations, and Iran salvage World Cup qualification amidst rising regional competition. A tournament that changed the narrative of women’s futsal in Asia.

2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup: Group Stage Review

12th May 2025
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2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup: Group Stage Review
A look back at the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup group stage—surprises, setbacks, and standout stories as the quarter-finals begin.

FIFA Opens Bidding for 2028 Futsal World Cup and 2029 Women’s Futsal World Cup

6th May 2025
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FIFA Opens Bidding for 2028 Futsal World Cup and 2029 Women’s Futsal World Cup
Morocco and Kuwait launch bids for the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup, while global interest grows in hosting the 2029 women’s edition. What’s at stake for futsal’s global future?

AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Hohhot: Asia’s Top Teams Compete for World Cup Spots

5th May 2025
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AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Hohhot: Asia's Top Teams Compete for World Cup Spots
Asia’s top and rising futsal nations begin their historic path to the first FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup.

Canada Defeat Panama to Win First-Ever CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship Final

5th May 2025
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Canada Defeat Panama to Win First-Ever CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship Final
Canada win historic first CONCACAF Women’s Futsal title and World Cup spot.

Palma Futsal’s Treble and Cartagena’s Debut Medal – UEFA Futsal Champions League 2025

4th May 2025
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Palma Futsal's Treble and Cartagena's Debut Medal - UEFA Futsal Champions League 2025
Palma Futsal make history with a third straight UEFA title, while Cartagena’s third-place finish highlights a landmark campaign for Spanish futsal.

Canada and Panama’s Historic Journeys at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship

4th May 2025
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Canada and Panama’s Historic Journeys at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship
Canada and Panama shocked the region with historic runs to the final of the inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship, securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup berths and capturing the imagination of fans back home.

Palma Make History in Le Mans: 3–0 Masterclass Over Sporting Sets Up Champions League Final vs Kairat

3rd May 2025
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Palma Make History in Le Mans: 3–0 Masterclass Over Sporting Sets Up Champions League Final vs Kairat
Palma stunned Sporting CP 3–0 in a semifinal masterclass at the UEFA Futsal Champions League Final Four, moving within reach of a historic treble in Le Mans.