Brazil makes history by winning its sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan.-The tenth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 drew the curtain with a dramatic final. Brazil made history in Tashkent by defeating Argentina 2-1 to extend its record of titles to six, after those achieved in 1989, 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012.

In a historic final – the first contested by two South American teams – Ferrão (5:47) and Rafael (12:34) gave Brazil a 2-0 lead at halftime; At the restart, Argentina closed the gap after a period of incessant pressure through Matías Rosa (38:00). Brazil endured a heart-stopping final two minutes to hand Argentina, the 2016 champions, their second consecutive defeat in a final, and what was only their second game lost in the last 21 matches they have played in the Futsal World Cup. FIFA.

The Rio team, which had won five of the six finals it had played in, closed the tournament with seven wins in seven games and only six goals conceded, its best defensive performance ever.

The afternoon began with the third and fourth place match, which ended with Ukraine’s bronze and their best final position in a FIFA Futsal World Cup; They achieved it after a 7-1 victory against a France that was playing in this final phase for the first time.

Although the champion is an old acquaintance, the tenth edition of the most important futsal competition in the world was a tournament of premieres. It was the first time that FIFA held an event in Central Asia; More than 150,000 fans attended the matches that were played in three venues, the cities of Tashkent, Andijon and Bukhara.

The tournament – ​​contested by 24 teams from the six confederations – was also broadcast live to more than 175 territories around the world, as the popularity of futsal continues to increase at an exponential rate.

It was also the first time that four countries had taken to the court on the biggest stage of them all: just as France, New Zealand, Tajikistan and Afghanistan contested the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time.

Awards

adidas Gold Balloon: DYEGO, no. 7, Brazil

adidas Silver Ball: MARLON, No. 4, Brazil

adidas Bronze Ball: Rostyslav SEMENCHENKO, #7, Ukraine

Bota de Oro adidas: MARCEL, n.º 6, Brazil

Bota de Plata adidas: Danyil ABAKSHYN, n.º 9, Ukraine

Bronze Boot: Kevin ARRIETA, #13, Argentina

adidas Golden Glove: WILLIAN, #3, Brazil

FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Portugal.InsideFIFA.