The world of futsal has a new king – at least in the men’s competition. Last Sunday, Brazil were crowned world champions for the sixth time at the 10th edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.
The women’s equivalent is still in its infancy. Next year, the Philippines will host the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™, a milestone not only for the sport but also the region and the host country.
Preparations for the first-ever FIFA tournament in the Philippines are already well underway. A delegation of five high-level officials from the Local Organising Committee (LOC), comprising Angelico Mercader (Secretary General of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), Aurelio San Agustín (LOC Director of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025), Kevin Goco (PFF Assistant General Secretary), Arne Reodique (Head of Marketing) and Ritchie Ganaban (Head of Competitions), had the privilege of taking part in a four-day observer programme during the Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan.
