With all the buzz and excitement around the Futsal World Cup 2024, fans are anxiously waiting to see their favorite Futsal players in action. We have the team lineup ready, and the schedule has already been released for the mega event. All eyes are now on the Futsal World Cup 2024 squads, as teams look forward to assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents they’ll be facing at the World Cup event. If you are passionate about the sport, you’d also want to see which players will hit the court for your favorite Futsal Teams during the World Cup event.
Guess what? The wait is finally over, as we have the team squads available for all the participating teams at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. Let’s check out and see who their key players will be during the upcoming event.
Futsal World Cup 2024 Squads
All the teams that have qualified for the world event have named their squads, and most of the players are the same who played in the qualifying tournaments. Here is a look into their squads and players who can prove to be their trump card during the event.
Argentina
The 2016 World Champions and 2021 runners-up, Argentina will be among the favorites at the 2024 Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan.
In the Spotlight
- Nico Sarmiento (Won 2 consecutive Golden Glove awards at the Futsal World Cup in 2016 and 2021)
- Kiki Vaporaki
- Lucas Tripodi
Vaporaki and Borruto (Argentina’s top goal scorer at World Cup events) will be the key attacking options for La Albiceleste with all their agility and ball skills. Tripodi and Sarmiento will make for an unbeatable defense.
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Argentina Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Brazil
Brazil have been the most successful team at the FIFA Futsal World Cup events, having won the tournament five times so far. Nicknamed ‘A Seleção’, Brazil won their last World Cup in 2012. Can they repeat history 12 years later? They sure have the firepower to achieve the feat.
In the Spotlight
- Dyego Zuffo (One of the most experienced and skillful midfielders in Futsal today)
- Pito (The best pivot with unmatched agility and amazing ball skills)
- Leandro Lino
Brazil have lost only 4 games in their Futsal World Cup history, and it shows how they have dominated the sport over the years. While the last couple of World Cup events haven’t been so great for them, they’d want to ensure things go as planned this time around to secure yet another Futsal World Cup title.
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Brazil Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Afghanistan
Afghanistan, commonly known as the ‘Lions of Khorasan’, are one of the top emerging sides in Futsal. They will be making their Futsal World Cup debut in Uzbekistan. The young and energetic Afghanistan have lots of match winners in their squad, and they’ll surely grab a couple of upset wins during the event.
In the Spotlight
- Mohammad Javad Safari
- Mahdi Nowrozi
- Akbar Kazemi (Finished in the top 5 goal scorers at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers with 6 goals)
Even though Afghanistan got lucky to qualify for the World Cup after not finishing in the top 4 in their regional tournament, they have a solid squad and can silence their critics at the mega event.
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Afghanistan Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Angola
Angola made their first World Cup appearance at the 2021 Futsal World Cup in Lithuania but could not win any games. Now, they have qualified for their second consecutive World Cup, after finishing second in the Africa Futsal Cup of Nations. Considering their recent form, they’ll be expected to perform better this time around.
In the Spotlight
- Braúlio Fontoura
- Chico (Top scorer at the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations with 7 goals)
- Helber Garcia (Top scorer at the 2024 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations with 7 goals)
The Sable Antelopes, as they are often called, Angola do have some very skillful players in their squad. But can they live up to the expectations of their fans and challenge the big teams in the biggest Futsal event?
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Angola Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Costa Rica
Costa Rica have played 5 Futsal World Cups so far, but they’ve had less than impressive campaigns, with only 4 wins in their World Cup history. They’d want to capitalize on the opportunity they have now and improve their World Cup record. They go by the nicknames La Sele and Los Ticos.
In the Spotlight
- Minor Cabalceta (Scored 4 goals at the 2024 CONCACAF Futsal Championship)
- Milinton Tijerino (Scored 3 goals at the 2024 CONCACAF Futsal Championship)
- Diego Chavarria
Their best came at the 2016 Futsal World Cup where they reached the Round of 16. Can they repeat the feat this time around? Or, maybe, perform even better to go beyond that?
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Costa Rica Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Croatia
Croatia have qualified for the Futsal World Cup first time since 2000 when they made their first appearance at the event. They made it to the World Cup through the UEFA qualification round and would want to make the most of this opportunity.
In the Spotlight
- Franco Jelovcic (Scored 56 goals in 94 appearances besides having a strong defensive profile)
- Luka Peric
- Dario Marinovic (Croatia’s top goal-scorer with 68 goals in 89 appearances)
Popular by the name ‘The Mini Blazers’, Croatia are expected to have an impressive run at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. Their key players are in top form and would be expected to pull off something special.
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Croatia Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Cuba
Cuba, the Lions of the Caribbean, have participated in the Futsal World Cup events five times in history but only managed to win one game. Can they change that at the Futsal World Cup 2024?
In the Spotlight
- Jonathan Hernandez
- Kevin Rueda
- Iduan Martinez
Cuba finished second at the 2024 CONCACAF Futsal Championship to seal their spot at the World Cup. But can they replicate that performance at the FIFA Futsal World Cup against the top Futsal teams in the world? Obviously, Cuba fans would like to see glimpses of those performances on the world stage as well.
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Cuba Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
France
Surprisingly, France will be making their first ever Futsal World Cup appearance in history at Uzbekistan 2024. The team, known by the nickname Les Bleus, qualified for the World Cup by winning Group C in the Elite Round Qualifiers from Europe.
In the Spotlight
- Abdessamad Mohammed (Scored 9 goals in the Futsal World Cup Qualifying Round)
- Mamadou Toure
- Souheil Mouhoudine (Scored 9 goals in the Futsal World Cup Qualifying Round)
France have a strong defense and a proactive forward line, which makes them a good contender to reach the knockouts of the mega event. Let’s see if their efforts pay off or not.
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France Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Guatemala
Guatemala have participated in five World Cup events so far, but they could never get past the group stage. Is it the World Cup where La Azul y Blanco can perform their best and enter the knockouts? We’ll have to wait and watch.
In the Spotlight
- Roberto Alvarado (Scored 7 goals in the qualifying tournament)
- Marvin Sandoval (Won the Top Scorer award at the CONCACAF Futsal Championship 2024)
- Patrick Ruiz
Guatemala finished third at the CONCACAF Futsal Championship to qualify for the 2024 Futsal World Cup. Their strength is ball possession and skillful play in the midfield. They’d like to capitalize on their strength to go deep into the mega event.
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Guatemala Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan were the Elite Round Group A winners at the UEFA Futsal World Cup Qualification tournament, earning them the ticket to Uzbekistan 2024. It will be the fourth time for ‘The Hawks’ at the mega event, and their previous record has been impressive too. They were the semi-finalists at the 2021 World Cup and would love to improve that performance this time around.
In the Spotlight
- Douglas Junior (Kazakhstan’s top scorer at World Cup events with 7 goals)
- Taynan
- Leo Higuita
This might be the last World Cup for Junior, and his fans would expect him to pull off something special. Can he make it memorable for himself and his fans?
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Kazakhstan Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
IR Iran
Iran, the Team Melli, are among the top-ranked sides in Futsal, and they’ll be among the favorites at this year’s event. Their best finish at the Futsal World Cup came in 2016 when they secured third place. They’d certainly like to improve that further at this year’s event.
In the Spotlight
- Asghar Hassanzadeh
- Hossein Tayyebi
- Moslem Oladghobad
Hossein Tayyebi will be the player to watch at this World Cup, and he can certainly bring his team a step closer to the ultimate glory. Saeid Ahmadabbasi is another exciting prospect from Iran. He was the top scorer with 8 goals at the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualification tournament.
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IR Iran Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Libya
Libya will be making their third World Cup appearance at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024, and they’ll still be seeking their first win in the tournament. They didn’t win any games in the previous World Cup editions they played. The Mediterranean Knights will look to continue with their momentum from the continental qualifying tournament.
In the Spotlight
- Mahmoud Abd Elwahab
- Ali Shoshan (Top scored for Libya with 5 goals at the continental tournament)
- Mohamed Said
Libya finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 to qualify for the mega event. They have good players in their squad for the World Cup, but the challenge will be even bigger this time around.
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Libya Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Morocco
Morocco won the African Qualifying tournament to book their World Cup berth. They were dominant throughout the tournament and would love to keep going like that, as they take on big teams on the big stage.
In the Spotlight
- Bilal Bakkali
- Soufiane El-Mesrar
- Soufian Charraoui (Top scored with 7 goals at the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations)
The Atlas Lions are riding the tide of success and have a solid squad going into the mega event. They reached the Quarter-Finals at the last World Cup. Can they go a step further this time?
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Morocco Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Panama
Panama have played 3 World Cups so far, but they haven’t had an ideal run so far at the event. They’d want to change gears this time around and pull off something special. The Los Canaleros won the 2024 CONCACAF Futsal Championship and have a strong squad going into the World Cup.
In the Spotlight
- Alfonso Maquensi
- Jaime Penaloza
- Abdiel Ortiz (Scored 6 goals at the Continental Qualification Tournament)
Panama managed to win only 2 games in their three Futsal World Cup campaigns so far. Can they turn the tables in Uzbekistan this year?
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Panama Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Netherlands
Netherlands were the runners-up at the inaugural FIFA Futsal World Cup in 1989. However, they couldn’t manage to repeat the feat since then.
In the Spotlight
- Ayoub Boukhari (Top Scorer for Netherlands in the UEFA Qualification Rounds)
- Karim Mossaoui
- Manuel Kuijk
La Machina Naranja won the elite round play-offs against Finland to secure their spot at the 2024 Futsal World Cup. They have a good squad for the mega event and will be expected to give some mercurial performances on the big stage yet again.
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Netherlands Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Spain
Spain have participated in all 9 World Cup events so far, and they’ve been among the most successful teams in the history of the tournament. La Roja were the champions in 2000 and 2004 but haven’t witnessed the glory since.
In the Spotlight
- Chino
- Miguel Mellado
- Adolfo Fernandez (Top scored for Spain at the Qualifiers with 6 goals)
Spain were the Elite Round Group D Winners at the UEFA European qualifiers. They’d love to replicate the success at the mega event.
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Spain Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Portugal
Portugal are the defending champions and will be looking to bag yet another gold at the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup. It will be interesting to see how they play in the absence of their star player Ricardinho who also won the Golden Ball award at the last World Cup.
In the Spotlight
- Andre Coelho
- Pany Varela (Silver Ball and Silver Boot winner at 2021 Futsal World Cup)
- Zicky Te (Scored 6 goals in the UEFA European Qualifiers)
Portugal will definitely start the tournament as one of the favorites. They have enough resources in their squad to see that happen.
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Portugal Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine, the ‘Yellow-Blues’, won the Elite Round Group B in the UEFA Europe Qualifiers to make their way into the 2024 Futsal World Cup. They have participated in the event 5 times in history, with the best finish coming in 1996 when they reached the semi-finals.
In the Spotlight
- Ihor Korsun (Scored 11 goals in the qualifying round to become the second-highest goal scorer)
- Nazar Shved
- Petro Shoturma
Ukraine will be eyeing a knockouts finish, at least. They have a balanced squad and some of the top players from the European qualifiers.
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Ukraine Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
New Zealand
New Zealand will be making their World Cup debut at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. The ‘Futsal Whites’ qualified for the mega event by winning the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023.
In the Spotlight
- Jordi Ditfort
- Dylan Manickum (Golden Ball winner at the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023)
- Hamish Grey
New Zealand players showed a lot of promise at the regional tournament and are quite skillful to compete on the biggest stage. Their squad has enough firepower to surprise the big teams on their day.
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New Zealand Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Paraguay
Paraguay finished fourth at the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América de Futsal to secure their World Cup berth. Nicknamed La Albirroja, Los Guaraníes, they have participated in the mega event on 7 occasions, and their best finish came in 2016 when they reached the quarter-finals.
In the Spotlight
- Damian Mareco
- Javier Salas
- Alan Rojas
Salas has been their key man throughout their qualification campaign and will be expected to play a key role in their success at the World Cup too.
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Paraguay Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Venezuela
Venezuela have qualified for their second consecutive Futsal World Cup this time around. Their debut World Cup didn’t go too bad, as they had finished in the last 16. Can they go a step further this year?
In the Spotlight
- Kevin Briceno
- Jean Trujillo (Scored 4 goals at 2024 Copa America de Futsal, including a hat-trick against Ecuador)
- Wilmer Cabarcas
Popularly known as La Vinotinto, Venezuela finished third at the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América de Futsal to qualify for the World Cup. They are quite capable of pulling off a couple of upset wins against big teams at the mega event.
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Venezuela Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Uzbekistan
While Uzbekistan qualified for the Futsal World Cup 2024 as the Hosts, they also finished third in the regional qualifiers. It will be the third consecutive World Cup participation for the White Wolves, and they’d want to build up on their Round of 16 finish at the 2021 Futsal World Cup.
In the Spotlight
- Davron Choriev
- Khusniddin Nishonov
- Ilkhomjon Khamroev
The trio played a vital part in Uzbekistan’s recent success on the international futsal scene. They’ll be a key part of Uzbekistan’s squad at the World Cup.
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Uzbekistan Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Tajikistan
The Persian Lions will be making their Futsal World Cup debut at Uzbekistan 2024. They competed well against the top Asian sides at the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, finishing fourth place to earn their debut World Cup ticket.
In the Spotlight
- Firuz Bekmurodov
- Fayzali Sardorov (Tajikistan’s top scorer at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024)
- Dilshod Salomov
Tajikistan almost pulled off a third-place finish at the regional qualifying tournament but lost to Uzbekistan on penalties in the third-place play-off. They have an energetic squad and we can expect some top performances from their players at the World Cup.
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Tajikistan Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Thailand
Thailand have participated in 6 World Cup events so far, and they’ve consistently finished in the Last 16 in the 2012, 2016, and 2021 editions. Nicknamed the ‘War Elephants’, Thailand would now like to end their World Cup woes and put up a solid display of skill and tactical prowess.
In the Spotlight
- Muhammad Osamanmusa (Thailand’s top scorer at the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup with 3 goals)
- Suphawut Thueanklang (Top scorer for Thailand at the World Cup events with 12 goals)
- Arut Senbat
Whether or not Thailand can get past the Round of 16 at the 2024 World Cup is yet to be seen. However, they have a strong team, and the squad is fully capable of defeating any side on their day.
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Thailand Squad Futsal World Cup 2024
Conclusion
With the Futsal World Cup 2024 squads announced already, the participating teams are now finalizing their preparations for the mega event. As all the teams have named their best players in the World Cup Squads, some exciting, nail-biting encounters are expected at the 2024 Futsal World Cup. Don’t miss out on the action, and follow your favorite players showcasing their magical moves and unmatched skills, as the battle for glory begins on September 14.