Stephen McGettigan

Relentless Kosovo, resilient Montenegro: how Group D was shaped by pressure

14th April 2026
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Relentless Kosovo, resilient Montenegro: how Group D was shaped by pressure
Kosovo powered through Group D with relentless pressure, while Montenegro held on to qualify. This analysis breaks down the key matches, stats and turning points, and explains how sustained pressure, and one late moment, decided the group.

North Macedonia impose order on chaos: how Group C was decided by control under pressure

14th April 2026
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North Macedonia impose order on chaos: how Group C was decided by control under pressure
North Macedonia controlled chaos to win Group C with a perfect record, while Lithuania did enough to qualify. This analysis breaks down the key matches, stats and turning points, and explains why managing momentum, not just creating chances, decided the group.

Andorra make it count, Denmark can’t keep pace: how Group A was decided by efficiency

12th April 2026
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Andorra finished perfect in Group A while Denmark secured qualification in second. This review breaks down the key matches, stats and moments that shaped the group and explains why efficiency proved decisive.

Sweden deliver, Northern Ireland rise: how Group B was decided on the margins

10th April 2026
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Sweden steady, Northern Ireland fearless, England still dangerous: Group B has become a study in futsal contrasts
Sweden top Group B while Northern Ireland secure a strong second-place finish in UEFA Futsal World Cup 2028 qualifying. This review breaks down key results, match stats and the decisive moments that shaped the group in Loughborough.

Sweden steady, Northern Ireland fearless, England still dangerous: Group B has become a study in futsal contrasts

10th April 2026
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Sweden steady, Northern Ireland fearless, England still dangerous: Group B has become a study in futsal contrasts
Sweden, England, Northern Ireland and Switzerland go head-to-head in a dramatic Group B of the UEFA Futsal World Cup 2028 qualifiers. This analysis breaks down key match stats, tactical identities and qualification scenarios ahead of the decisive final fixtures.

Why Futsal Cannot Be Moved to the Winter Olympics

8th April 2026
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Why Futsal Cannot Be Moved to the Winter Olympics
Why can’t futsal be played in the Winter Olympics? This article explains the real barriers, Olympic Charter rules, strict athlete quotas, and programme politics, and why futsal’s only realistic pathway to the Games lies within the Summer Olympic structure.

Inside the Olympic Equation: Can Futsal Fit the Games by Brisbane 2032?

6th April 2026
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Inside the Olympic Equation: Can Futsal Fit the Games by Brisbane 2032?
Futsal has never been closer to the Olympic Games, with FIFA now backing its inclusion and the sport embedded in the Youth Olympic pathway. But with programme limits, political dynamics, and key development gaps, the real challenge is no longer recognition, it is whether futsal can fit the Olympic model…

Japan Has Over 1,000 Outdoor Futsal Courts?

5th April 2026
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Japan Has Over 1,000 Outdoor Futsal Courts?
Has Japan really built over 1,000 outdoor futsal courts? This investigation uncovers the data, gaps, and truth behind its futsal infrastructure.

Professionalisation and Structural Change in Futsal Leagues

2nd April 2026
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Professionalisation and Structural Change in Futsal Leagues
Futsal is entering a new phase driven by structural reform rather than on-court evolution. From Spain’s proposed league redesign to Brazil’s system-wide expansion and France’s strategic investment, this analysis explores how the global game is being rebuilt — and whether professionalisation can be sustained.

39,230 Fans, One Champion: Jaén’s Copa de España Triumph in Granada

28th March 2026
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39,230 Fans, One Champion Jaén’s Copa de España Triumph in Granada
Jaén Paraíso Interior claimed their fourth Copa de España title after defeating FC Barcelona on penalties in Granada. A total of 39,230 fans attended across four days, showcasing the strength and atmosphere of Spanish futsal.