With India bidding to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, futsal is emerging as a key opportunity. From national teams to grassroots impact, this could be a turning point for the sport in India and South Asia.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated his push for futsal to be included in the Olympic Games. According to Brazil’s LNF, discussions with the IOC are ongoing ahead of Los Angeles 2028.
As Louis René Epée leads Cameroon into the first CAF Women’s Futsal AFCON, the spotlight shines on both rising talent—and the absence of giants like Uganda and South Africa. With the 2026 Youth Olympics ahead, will Africa finally embrace futsal’s potential?