Wikipedia - FIFA Futsal World Cup

The FIFA Futsal World Cup is an international futsal competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA, the sport's global governing body. Since the first edition that took place in 1989 in the Netherlands, the tournament has been held every four years since 1992 in the even year between two 11-a-side World Cups.

The current champions are Brazil, who won their sixth world title after beating rivals Argentina in the final of the 2024 tournament in Uzbekistan.

All events prior to 2008 were 16-team events. The first event featured 6 teams from Europe, 3 from South America, 2 from Africa, 2 from Asia, 2 from North and Central America and 1 from Oceania. Since 2012, it includes 24 teams split to a six group round-robin tournament with four teams in each group. The top two teams in each group, together with the 4 highest-ranked third-place finishers, advanced to a sixteen-team knockout stage.

History

The first international futsal confederation, the South American Futsal Confederation, was formed in 1965 and consisted of 5 nations (Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil). FIFA recognized it as a new discipline unofficially in 1986 and officially in 1988.

The FIFA Futsal World Cup is the premier international tournament dedicated to the sport of futsal, a fast-paced and skillful variation of indoor soccer. Organized by FIFA, this prestigious competition brings together the best national teams from around the globe to showcase their talent, agility, and tactical prowess. Held every four years, the tournament features intense matches played on a smaller, hard court with five players per side, emphasizing quick passing, close ball control, and creative play. The FIFA Futsal World Cup not only celebrates the sport's growing popularity worldwide but also serves as a platform for emerging talents to shine on the international stage. With passionate fans, thrilling matches, and a rich history of memorable moments, the tournament stands as the pinnacle of futsal excellence and international competition.