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The FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 is gearing up to be an incredible event, with the official squads recently announced for the tournament in Uzbekistan. Starting from September 14 and running until October 6, this edition promises to showcase some of the world's most exceptional futsal talent. This year will feature 336 players from 24 teams for the first time since inception.
The 24 teams are Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, France, Guatemala, Iran, Kazakhstan, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain, Tajikistan, Thailand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
Here are a few highlights of the squads:
- Brazil: The squad includes Ferrao, who has returned from a serious injury, and Pito, regarded as one of the best players currently in the sport. Their lineup also features seasoned professionals like Guitta, Marlon, and Dyego.
- Portugal: Ten of the players from their 2021 victory are back. With retired Ricardinho absent for the first time in 20 years, the team will rely on stars like Erick Mendonca, Pany Varela, and Zicky, alongside the young talent Kutchy.
- Argentina: Defending champions from 2016, they have key figures like Cristian Borruto and Alan Brandi, aiming to secure another gold medal.
- Spain: Known for their strong squad, they have top goalkeepers and notable players such as Tomaz, Lozano, and Adolfito.
- Iran, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and France: Each has standout players like Moslem Oladghobad (Iran), Soufian Charraoui (Morocco), and Muhammad Osamanmusa (Thailand) contributing to their squads.
- Uzbekistan: The host nation, currently ranked 11th, will be buoyed by their passionate fans. Players like Ilkhomjon Khamroev and 19-year-old Fazliddin Botirov will be key to their campaign.
- Other notable mentions: Croatia's Dario Marinovic and Franko Jelovcic will be making their World Cup debuts at the ages of 33 and 34. New Zealand's Dylan Manickum is set to make history by playing in his second FIFA tournament.
Portugal are defending world champions
See the full squads here consisting of 14 players each as well as their coaches.
More information on African Teams:
Angola battles Argentina, Ukraine and Afghanistan in Group C.
Libya do battle with Spain, Kazakhstan and New Zealand in Group D, while
African champions Morocco play reigning world champions Portugal, Panama and Tajikistan in Group E.
Record five-time world champions Brazil come into the tournament in high spirits having last won it in 2012.
The competition started in 1989 when Netherlands hosted the very first Futsal World Championship and Brazil won it and the next two editions in 1992 and 1996, becoming the first and only team to have won the futsal world title three times in a row. The reigning champions are Portugal who defeated 2016 champions to win their first title in Lithuania, 2021.
The tournament is set to be a thrilling showcase of futsal, with a diverse array of talented players from around the globe. If you're looking to catch the action, keep an eye out for matches and updates as the World Cup progresses!
Just 7 more days to go (what to expect)
