Brazil beat Argentina to win sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup

The secured Brazil their sixth world title in ten editions of the tournament, and their first in 12 years, after lacking out on the final in both 2016 and 2021.

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07 October, 2024, 09:40 am

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Brazil beat Argentina to win sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup

Brazil beat Argentina 2-1 in Uzbekistan to win their sixth world title, whereas Ukraine defeated France for bronze.

The secured Brazil their sixth world title in ten editions of the tournament, and their first in 12 years, after lacking out on the final in both 2016 and 2021. In difference, Argentina had featured in both these finals, winning the first before shedding to Portugal three years ago.

Within the meantime, Ukraine claimed their very top-ever end of third dilemma with a dominant 7-1 victory over France within the bronze medal match. France, on their debut appearance, reached the semi-finals for the first time, having below no situations previously developed to the knockout stages of any primary tournament. Danyil Abakshyn’s hat-trick for Ukraine took his finals tally to seven aims, earning him the Silver Boot, 2d handiest to Brazil’s Marcel.

In varied locations, Kazakhstan had been knocked out by Argentina within the quarter-finals, after their dramatic victory over reigning champions Portugal within the earlier round. Croatia, the Netherlands, and Spain also exited within the remaining 16.

Particularly, for the third time within the four editions for the reason that tournament expanded to 24 groups, all seven European nations developed from the crew stage. UEFA groups also upheld their checklist of securing as a minimal three spots within the final eight in every edition.