The UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 qualifying campaign delivered high drama and historic breakthroughs. From Armenia’s stunning debut to Italy’s fall to the play-offs, a new competitive era is emerging in European futsal.
With India bidding to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, futsal is emerging as a key opportunity. From national teams to grassroots impact, this could be a turning point for the sport in India and South Asia.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated his push for futsal to be included in the Olympic Games. According to Brazil’s LNF, discussions with the IOC are ongoing ahead of Los Angeles 2028.
As Louis René Epée leads Cameroon into the first CAF Women’s Futsal AFCON, the spotlight shines on both rising talent—and the absence of giants like Uganda and South Africa. With the 2026 Youth Olympics ahead, will Africa finally embrace futsal’s potential?
UEFA has revamped the Futsal Champions League for the 2025/26 season, introducing two-legged knockout rounds and ensuring every team in the last 16 hosts a home game.
Lottopar and the Paraná Futsal Federation have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sports integrity, prevent match-fixing, and ensure transparency in futsal competitions. The initiative includes training, awareness programs, and best practices to protect the sport’s credibility in the region.
The AIFF Futsal Committee has proposed hosting both men’s and women’s club championships in June 2025, aiming to boost player exposure and scout talent for the national team ahead of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers.
The final eight teams for the 2025 UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO are confirmed, with top nations like Portugal, Spain, and Ukraine joining debutants Czechia, Türkiye, and hosts Moldova. The tournament will kick off at Chișinău Arena this autumn.