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Futsal World Cup just 6 days away

The competition will feature the world’s best futsal teams and players – with all six confederations represented among the 24 competing nations,

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With only six days until the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ and preparations for the tournament entering their final stages, the squad lists for the 24 participating teams have now been finalized.

A total of 336 players will take part in the 10th edition of the tournament, which will be held from 14 September to 6 October 2024 with matches in three host cities in Uzbekistan: Andijan, Bukhara and Tashkent.

The competition will feature the world’s best futsal teams and players – with all six confederations represented among the 24 competing nations, including four countries appearing at a FIFA Futsal World Cup™ for the first time.

Afghanistan is one of the four countries competing for the first time, along with France, New Zealand and Tajikistan.

Argentina, champions and runners-up respectively at the last two editions, have named a formidable squad, including five of the players who conquered the FIFA Futsal World Cup™ crown in 2016.

Among the stellar line-up revealed by defending champions Portugal, Pany Varela (adidas Silver Ball and Silver Boot in 2021) stands out. Goals are also assured with the presence of Brazil’s Ferrao, the adidas Golden Boot winner of the last World Cup.

Host nation Uzbekistan will make history as they get their campaign at the first-ever FIFA competition in Central Asia under way when they kick off against the Netherlands on 14 September 2024 – while the new world champions will be crowned in the capital city of Tashkent on 6 October 2024.

Afghanistan’s first match will be against Angola and will take place on September 15.

For local fans, all the action will once again be broadcast in Afghanistan by Ariana Television Network (ATN), and reports indicate the team will be cheered on by Afghans living in and visiting neighboring Uzbekistan.


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Cricket – Oman beat Afghanistan A in warm-up match

Oman chased down the target in the 18.3 overs. Shoaib Khan made 64 while Jatinder Singh contributed 30.

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Oman defeated Afghanistan A by seven wickets in the first warm-up game on Wednesday ahead of a tri-nation series and the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.

Batting first after winning the toss in the 20-over match, Afghanistan A made 143 before they were all out in the 19.4 overs, with Sharafuddin Ashraf blasting 53 off 35 (not out).

Oman chased down the target in the 18.3 overs. Shoaib Khan made 64 while Jatinder Singh contributed 30.

Rafiullah of Oman A picked up four wickets.

The second and last warm-up match between the sides will be held on Thursday, and on Sunday, Afghanistan A will play their first match of the tri-nation series against Hong Kong.

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Brazil wins historic sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan

Brazil, who have won five out of the six finals they have appeared in, finished the tournament with seven wins from seven games and only six goals conceded

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The curtain came down on the tenth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 in dramatic style on Sunday night as Brazil made history in Tashkent by beating Argentina 2-1 to win a record-extending sixth title, adding to the ones they claimed in 1989, 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012.

In a historic final – the first between two teams from South America – Ferrão and Rafael gave Brazil a 2-0 half-time lead before Argentina ended a period of incessant pressure by pulling one back through Matías Rosa. 

Brazil clung on for a dramatic last two minutes to hand Argentina, the champions in 2016, a second successive Final defeat and only their second loss in their last 21 FIFA Futsal World Cup matches.

Brazil, who have won five out of the six finals they have appeared in, finished the tournament with seven wins from seven games and only six goals conceded, their best-ever defensive performance. 

The evening began with the third-place playoff, which ended with Ukraine claiming bronze and their best-ever FIFA Futsal World Cup finish; with a 7-1 victory against France – who were making their first ever appearance at the Finals. 

Despite ending with familiar winners – the tenth edition of futsal’s greatest competition was a tournament of firsts. 

It was the first time FIFA had staged an event in Central Asia; with more than 150,000 fans attending the games spread between the three host cities of Tashkent, Andijan and Bukhara. 

The tournament – which featured 24 teams from all six confederations – was also broadcast or streamed live in over 175 territories around the world – as the popularity of the game of futsal continues to grow at an exponential rate.

It was also the first time four nations took to courts on the highest stage of them all – as New Zealand, Tajikistan and Afghanistan joined France in competing in the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time.

 

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South American giants Brazil and Argentina ready to lock horns over FIFA Futsal WC trophy

These two teams have already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa América™ Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0

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Sunday, October 6, is set to deliver a thrilling FIFA Futsal World Cup final when South American giants, Argentina and Brazil face each other in a quest to take home the trophy.

Argentina beat France 3-2 last week to secure their spot in the final while Brazil took down Ukraine 3-2 in their semi-final match.

Argentina won the title in 2016 but fell short in the 2021 final, while Brazil returns to a World Cup final after 12 years.

These two teams have already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa América™ Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0.

This time, Argentina will be looking to turn the tables.

The last 10 meetings between these South American superpowers have, however, been really balanced, with Argentina winning three, Brazil winning three and four ending all square.

Experts meanwhile say Sunday’s match could go either way - that each team has a 50% chance at scooping the trophy.

Fans across Afghanistan can tune into Ariana Television from 5pm to watch the first match - between France and Ukraine, for 3rd place.

The much anticipated Uzbekistan 2024 final will follow at 7pm.

 

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