FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup
Ahead of the big kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com takes you through all you need to know about this sparkling new tournament.
The tournament
This is the inaugural tournament to decide the best in women’s futsal with history to be made by all the teams.
The host
The competition will be played in Pasig City, Philippines with PhilSports Arena being the venue for all 32 matches.
The cast
Sixteen teams will be vying to lift the newly-minted trophy for the first time.
This is the inaugural tournament to decide the best in women’s futsal with history to be made by all the teams.
The host
The competition will be played in Pasig City, Philippines with PhilSports Arena being the venue for all 32 matches.
The cast
Sixteen teams will be vying to lift the newly-minted trophy for the first time.
The format
The 16 teams are divided into four groups, with matches to be played in a round-robin format and the top two sides from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.
The groups
Group A: Philippines, Poland, Morocco, Argentina
Group B: Spain, Thailand, Colombia, Canada
Group C: Portugal, Tanzania, Japan, New Zealand
Group D: Brazil, IR Iran, Italy, Panama
The 16 teams are divided into four groups, with matches to be played in a round-robin format and the top two sides from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.
The groups
Group A: Philippines, Poland, Morocco, Argentina
Group B: Spain, Thailand, Colombia, Canada
Group C: Portugal, Tanzania, Japan, New Zealand
Group D: Brazil, IR Iran, Italy, Panama
The schedule
The opening match will be played on November 21 between Morocco and Argentina with the final set to take place on December 7.
Asia’s challenge
Japan, who won the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025, will lead Asia’s charge for glory together with runners-up Thailand. Two-time Asian champions Iran and hosts Philippines will also look to make a mark on the tournament.
Photo: FIFA via Getty Images
The opening match will be played on November 21 between Morocco and Argentina with the final set to take place on December 7.
Asia’s challenge
Japan, who won the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025, will lead Asia’s charge for glory together with runners-up Thailand. Two-time Asian champions Iran and hosts Philippines will also look to make a mark on the tournament.
Photo: FIFA via Getty Images
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