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France to Launch Women’s National Futsal Championship in 2026-2027

France is set to launch its first Women’s National Futsal Championship in 2026–2027, with 12 regional teams and growing investment from the FFF.

U.S. Soccer Makes Men’s National Futsal Head Coach Full-Time: A Defining Moment for the Sport

U.S. Soccer’s move to make the Men’s Futsal Head Coach full-time marks a major shift. But a closer look at the role reveals tensions about identity, influence, and whether the job empowers true futsal leadership.

Japan Rise, China Surprise: The Knockout Drama of the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup

Japan finally lift their first AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup title in a dramatic final, while hosts China defy expectations, and Iran salvage World Cup qualification amidst rising regional competition. A tournament that changed the narrative…

2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup: Group Stage Review

A look back at the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup group stage—surprises, setbacks, and standout stories as the quarter-finals begin.

Building Unity on the Court: Mara De Ros Sparks an Important Conversation About Inclusive Futsal Coaching

Mara De Ros, a Brazilian futsal coach in the UK, shares key lessons on leading multicultural, mixed-ability teams — emphasizing connection, communication, and empowerment on and off the court.

A New Era for Wrexham Futsal: FC United Joins EVA Sporting Group

FC United of Wrexham joins EVA Sporting Group, aiming for UEFA Futsal Champions League and grassroots growth, marking a new era for futsal in Wrexham.

Palma Futsal’s Treble and Cartagena’s Debut Medal – UEFA Futsal Champions League 2025

Palma Futsal make history with a third straight UEFA title, while Cartagena’s third-place finish highlights a landmark campaign for Spanish futsal.

Palma Make History in Le Mans: 3–0 Masterclass Over Sporting Sets Up Champions League Final vs Kairat

Palma stunned Sporting CP 3–0 in a semifinal masterclass at the UEFA Futsal Champions League Final Four, moving within reach of a historic treble in Le Mans.

FIFA Opens Bidding for 2028 Futsal World Cup and 2029 Women’s Futsal World Cup

Morocco and Kuwait launch bids for the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup, while global interest grows in hosting the 2029 women’s edition. What’s at stake for futsal’s global future?

AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Hohhot: Asia’s Top Teams Compete for World Cup Spots

Asia’s top and rising futsal nations begin their historic path to the first FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup.

Aparup Futsal School Partners with Spain’s LNFS to Launch School Futsal Development League in Bengal

The Aparup Futsal School, in partnership with Spain's LNFS, has launched the School Futsal Development League in Bengal to bring free, structured futsal access to over 100,000 children through AIFF Blue Cubs.

Lottopar and Paraná Futsal Federation Unite to Safeguard Sports Integrity

Lottopar and the Paraná Futsal Federation have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sports integrity, prevent match-fixing, and ensure transparency in futsal competitions. The initiative includes training, awareness programs, and best practices to protect the sport’s…

Futsal and Proud host André Caro talks with Rodrigo Saldanha, Uddevalla Futsal Head Coach

Futsal & Proud podcast: Uddevalla Futsal Club (Sweden) Head Coach Rodrigo Saldanha talks to Futsal Focus' Futsal & Proud host André Caro about his life and career in futsal and journalism.

Watch Futsal & Proud full interview with Westcliff University Coach Ivan Todorovic

Want to play futsal at an American University with a full scholarship? Watch this interview and find out what kind of students/ players they are looking for and more!

Futsal & Proud show: Want to play futsal at an American University with a scholarship?

Ivan Todorovic, head coach of the Westcliff University Futsal program in America talks with Futsal & Proud host Andre Caro about their futsal program, recruitment process, their scholarship, who can apply and how you can apply,…

Full interview: Futsal & Proud host Andre Caro interviews Argentina goalkeeper Nico Sarmiento

Exclusive interview: Nico Sarmiento is a world cup and Adidas Golden Glove winner in 2016, a finalist runner up in 2021, and a Copa America de Futsal winner in 2022.