WAIBOP FUTSAL
Futsal is the only FIFA and NZ Football approved version of five-aside football and the world’s fastest growing indoor sport.
The name futsal is derived from the Spanish words futbol (football) and sala (hall).
Futsal is a small-sided – 5v5 – game played with a smaller (size 3 or 4) low bounce ball, on a basketball sized court without rebound walls or nets.
It is a game which combines fun, creativity, speed, technique, teamwork and quick thinking.
NZF Futsal has been designed to complement New Zealand Football’s existing programmes and promote and improve participation in football in New Zealand.
Cliff Harris
Mobile: 021 167 1281
Email: cliff.h@waibop.co.nz
With millions of players worldwide, futsal is a fantastic game in its own right, with professional leagues throughout Europe, South America and Asia.
Futsal produces technically excellent players and as such is an invaluable tool for football development.
Futsal actively promotes:
World superstars such as Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Messi and Neymar have all acknowledged the role futsal played in their football development.
Futsal has its own superstars with Brazil’s ‘Falcão’, arguably the world’s greatest player and often referred to as ‘The Pele of Futsal’. He has won world player of the year 4 times and is among the most skilful players.
There is a FIFA Futsal World Cup every four years.
Men's Tournament
Current Champions: Brazil won their record-extending sixth title at the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan by defeating Argentina 2–1 in the final.
Next Edition: The 11th edition is scheduled to take place from October 7 to 29, 2028.
Women's Tournamen
tInaugural Edition: The first-ever FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup was held in the Philippines in late 2025. Brazil claimed the first women's world crown by beating Portugal 3–0 in the final, while Spain secured third place with a win over Argentina
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