Brazil Wins the First-Ever Women’s Futsal World Cup. A Historic Moment for the Sport

In Manila, Brazil’s women outclass Portugal 3–0, marking a defining milestone in futsal’s global rise.

Brazilian women’s futsal team celebrates with coaches and staff, holding a trophy. They're wearing yellow jerseys against a blue backdrop. Energetic mood.

On Sunday, the world witnessed a landmark moment in futsal history. In Manila, the Brazil Women’s National Futsal Team lifted the first-ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup trophy, officially becoming the inaugural champions of the competition.

For families in our academy, this is more than a headline, it’s a glimpse into the future of the sport our players love.

A Long-Awaited Stage for Women’s Futsal

For decades, futsal fans around the world have celebrated the speed, creativity, and intelligence of the women who play the game, but they never had a true World Cup stage to showcase their talent.

Although women’s futsal has had international competitions before, including several intercontinental and world tournaments organized by AMF and other independent bodies, none were officially recognized by FIFA. These events offered valuable opportunities for female athletes, but they lacked the global visibility, unified structure, and legitimacy of a FIFA World Cup. This year’s tournament in Manila marks the first time FIFA has formally organized a Women’s Futsal World Cup, a long-awaited and important step forward for the sport.

The tournament introduced the first global, FIFA-sanctioned women’s futsal championship, opening the door to a new era of visibility and growth. Nations from across the world competed, but in the end, Brazil, long considered a powerhouse in futsal, rose to the top.

Their victory wasn’t just about winning games. It was about carrying the responsibility of representing millions of girls who dream of playing futsal at the highest level.

Previous Women’s Futsal World Tournaments

Before this year’s FIFA event, women’s futsal had several international competitions, most notably the Women’s Futsal World Tournament held annually from 2010 to 2015. These tournaments gave national teams a chance to compete at a high level, and Brazil dominated the era, winning all six editions.

However, these events were not organized by FIFA. They lacked global standardization, worldwide visibility, and the unified structure of an official World Cup. While they played a meaningful role in growing the women’s game, the 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup represents the first time female futsal players have competed on a truly global, FIFA-sanctioned stage.

Brazil’s Path to the Trophy

Brazil embraced the moment with confidence, quality, and unmistakable flair. Known for their attacking creativity and relentless defensive pressure, the team controlled the pace of the tournament from the first whistle.

In the final, they once again showed why Brazil is seen as one of the global leaders in futsal. The match was intense, technical, and full of the quick decision-making that defines our sport. When the final buzzer sounded, Brazil stood as the first champions of the Women’s Futsal World Cup, a title that will forever belong to this team.

Two soccer players and two coaches stand on a blue court beside the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy. Bright jerseys and blue attire; serious expressions.

Why This Matters for Your Athlete

Moments like this have a direct impact on our young players.

1. A Bigger Future

The women’s futsal landscape is growing fast. A World Cup means more investment, more visibility, and more pathways for girls who want to compete at the highest level.

2. Representation Inspires Commitment

Our players, especially our girls, now have real-world heroes competing on the world stage. Seeing women lifted into the global spotlight tells our athletes: “This sport has space for you.”

3. Brazil’s Style Mirrors What We Teach

If you watch Brazil play, you’ll notice the same principles we emphasize in training:

• quick decision-making,

• ball mastery under pressure,

• creativity in tight spaces,

• small-sided movement patterns,

• playing with joy.

This win is the perfect teaching moment for every young player in our program.

A Win for Futsal Worldwide

This World Cup wasn’t just about Brazil. It was a milestone for the sport, a signal that futsal is stepping into a new chapter. Youth academies, national federations, and professional clubs worldwide are taking notice.

We want our families to stay connected not only to our training sessions here in Charlotte and Raleigh, but to the global futsal community. The more our players understand the sport’s culture and history, the more they grow.