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Competing nations announced for inaugural IFA Women’s Futsal World Cup
The countdown clock has begun to tick and in just over two months, one of the most exciting events of the global futsal calendar will be kicking off. On May 17th countries from around the world will touch down in Lloret de Mar, a stone’s throw from Barcelona, for the inaugural International Futsal Alliance (IFA) Women’s Futsal World Cup.
No less than five continents, from all corners of the globe, are represented in what is shaping up to be a truly worldwide event. Hosts Catalonia are joined by fellow Europeans France and Sweden; Australia and New Zealand represent Oceania; USA and Mexico travel from North America; India and Nepal fly the flag for Asia; and the final team competing are Namibia of Africa.
The IFA’s David Sance said: “It’s a great honour for the Pavilion El Moli complex (pictured, below) in Costa Brava to be given the chance to host an event of this magnitude. We are delighted to bring some of the world’s most talented female futsal players to a region that is so passionate about the game. The locals will be treated to five days of top class international sport and the players can look forward to first class facilities and culture.”
No less than five continents, from all corners of the globe, are represented in what is shaping up to be a truly worldwide event. Hosts Catalonia are joined by fellow Europeans France and Sweden; Australia and New Zealand represent Oceania; USA and Mexico travel from North America; India and Nepal fly the flag for Asia; and the final team competing are Namibia of Africa.
The IFA’s David Sance said: “It’s a great honour for the Pavilion El Moli complex (pictured, below) in Costa Brava to be given the chance to host an event of this magnitude. We are delighted to bring some of the world’s most talented female futsal players to a region that is so passionate about the game. The locals will be treated to five days of top class international sport and the players can look forward to first class facilities and culture.”
Following the opening day on May 17th, two more days of group action follow, before ‘Semi-final Saturday and ‘Grand Final Sunday’. The matches will be broadcast live online across the world through the IFA’s YouTube channel, in addition to access all areas media coverage from throughout the event.
The tournament is the second World Cup event organised by the IFA, following the boys’ U17 World Cup in 2016. That tournament was held in Dundee, Scotland and saw Australia beat USA in a gripping final to be crowned champions. Both of those nations are back in 2017, with the female players attempting to emulate their male counterparts.
Sance continued: “The mission of the IFA is to offer countries from around the world high standard international tournaments. This event will give players the chance to not only compete at the highest level, but have an unforgettable experience off the pitch and make friends for life. Women’s futsal is a rapidly growing sport and deserves this platform.”
In the weeks to come, we will be introducing you to each of the competing nations in more depth. Stay tuned to the IFA website and social media channels, for all of the breaking news in the build up to what promises to be an unforgettable tournament.
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