The UEFA Futsal Champions League elite round (Nov 26–30) features 16 top teams, including champions Palma and debutants like Cartagena. Dive into our detailed breakdown of each group’s matchups and detailed group analyses.
The UEFA U-19 Futsal EURO 2025 draws have shaped the preliminary and main round matchups, with teams battling for seven spots alongside hosts Moldova in the finals. Portugal aims to defend its title as new and returning teams prepare for January and March's crucial rounds.
Despite recent successes, England Futsal faces persistent challenges due to the FA’s limited support, funding gaps and questions about long-term sustainability. With the FA focusing on futsal as a fun grassroots activity, the sport’s competitive pathway remains underdeveloped, echoing historical attitudes toward women's football.
The UEFA Futsal Champions League elite round kicks off November 26 in four host cities, where 16 of Europe’s top futsal teams will compete for a place in the May 2025 finals. With intense rivalries, host advantages, and only one team per group advancing, this stage promises high-stakes action.
The UEFA Futsal Champions League elite round features 16 top European teams, including champions Palma, Sporting CP, and Kairat, alongside promising debutants like Cartagena. The draw on October 31 will set up groups for mini-tournaments running November 26–December 1 to determine the finalists for May.
The 2025 UEFA U19 Futsal EURO, hosted at Chișinău Arena, Moldova, from 28 September to 5 October, will feature top youth teams like Portugal and Spain. Draws on 31 October 2024 will determine qualifying groups for the competition.
Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Sweden advance in the European qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup, showcasing both established talent and new debutants.
Futsal has grown rapidly since 1989, yet global media visibility remains limited. The 2024 World Cup marked a key moment as the sport looks toward Olympic inclusion, paralleling the rise of women’s football.
Per Broberg discusses the impact of the Swedish Football Association’s 76% budget cut to futsal, affecting youth development, elite teams, and international competitions. With 200,000 players affected, the futsal community is uniting to explore new paths for survival and growth.
The 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan showcased the country's impressive development efforts. While Brazil won their sixth title, the tournament sparked discussions about futsal's future—should FIFA shift focus from development to commercial growth?