The curtain came down on the tenth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ in dramatic style, 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 (5’47”) and Rafael (12’34”) gave Brazil a 2-0 half-time lead before Argentina ended a period of incessant pressure by pulling one back through Matías Rosa (38’00”). 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 they 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.
Awards
adidas Golden Ball: DYEGO, Nr. 7 – Brazil
adidas Silver Ball: MARLON, Nr. 4 – Brazil
adidas Bronze Ball: SEMENCHENKO Rostyslav, Nr.7 – Ukraine
adidas Golden Boot: MARCEL, Nr. 6 – Brazil
adidas Silver Boot: ABAKSHYN Danyil, Nr.9 – Ukraine
Bronze Boot: ARRIETA Kevin, Nr. 13 – Argentina
adidas Golden Glove: WILLIAN, Nr. 3 – Brazil
FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Portugal
