A Futsal Intercontinental Cup From 2025 it takes place in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, with matches being played at the Max Rosenmann Sports and Leisure Center over four days (Wednesday to Sunday). In all, four selections are part of the tournament, including host Brazil.
A Brazilian He debuted in style this Wednesday (03/05), when he thrashed Greenland 13-0 in the opening game. Iran and Afghanistan, which would open the tournament, was transferred to Saturday (03/08) at 12h.
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What is and how does the Intercontinental Futsal Cup work?
The Intercontinental Futsal Cup is a friendly tournament that serves as preparation for the World Cup. This year, the competition will be the first disputed by Brazil after the hex of the Futsal World Cup in 2024.
The World Cup takes place in a single group, with all the teams facing each other. The top two of the initial phase compete in the final, and the other two play the game in search of third place.
Which selections are part of the Intercontinental Futsal Cup?
Brazil, Greenland, Iran and Afghanistan compete for the tournament this year. In the debut, Brazil thrashed Greenland 13-0, with three goals of cigar, two from Fabinho and unique goals from Valério, Richard, Lucão, Higor, William Bolt, Matheus, Arthur and Neguinho.
Iran and Afghanistan would make the opening match on Wednesday at 18h. However, the duel was postponed and will be played on Saturday (03/08), at 12h (Brasilia). The information was circulated from the Brazilian embassy had not issued visas for the Afghan players to participate in the tournament. However, according to the Zero Hora vehicle, the CBF staff confirmed the presence of the team.
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Brazilian National Team in the Intercontinental Futsal Cup
Coach Marquinhos Xavier took 15 players to play the tournament. Of these four were champions of the World Cup in 2024: goalkeeper Willian, fixed Neguinho and Alas Arthur and Felipe Valério. Two other hexacames had also been summoned, but were cut by injuries: Pito and Marcel, who were replaced by Higor and Richard.
Check out the full list of the summoned below:
- Goalkeepers: Willian, Nicolas and Matheus
- Fixed: Lucas G., Neguinho and Marcelo
- WAR: Arthur, Marcel, Pedrinho, Dyego, Lucão and Valério
- Pivots: Pito, cigar and Fabinho
What are the games of the Intercontinental Futsal Cup?
- 03/05 – 8:30 pm – Brazil 13 x 0 Greenland
- 03/06 – 18h – Afghanistan x Greenland
- 03/06 – 8:30 pm – Brazil x Iran
- 07/03 – 18h – Iran x Greenland
- 03/07 – 8:30 pm – Brazil x Afghanistan
- 08/03 – 12h – Iran x Afghanistan
- 03/09 – 7:30 am – 3rd place dispute
- 09/03 – 10h30 – Final
Where to watch the Intercontinental Futsal Cup?
All games in the competition will be broadcast on the CBF Futsal channel on YouTube. The Goat and SporTV channel will also broadcast, but from Brazil’s games.
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How to buy tickets?
Tickets for the tournament are for sale on the Kongvite website. In the first phase, tickets cost $ 50 (full) and $ 25 (half). In the 3rd place dispute and in the big decision, tickets cost $ 80 (full) and $ 40 (half). Children up to six years old do not pay admission.
