Brazil and Portugal Punch Tickets to FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Semi-Finals!

MANILA, Philippines - The intensity was palpable, the goals flew fast, and by the time the final whistles blew, the semi-finalists for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025 were confirmed. In a night of dazzling skill and dominant performances, Brazil and Portugal cemented their places among the final four, setting up two blockbuster clashes against futsal powerhouses Spain and Argentina.

The night's drama began with a highly anticipated showdown between Brazil and Japan. The Canarinhas wasted no time, demonstrating why they are considered the heavy favorites. Their blend of individual flair and suffocating defense proved too much for the technically gifted but ultimately overwhelmed Japanese side.

Leading the charge was pivot Amandinha, whose mesmerizing footwork and powerful finishes ignited the Brazilian attack. Despite a valiant effort, the Japanese squad struggled to breach the Brazilian wall, conceding an early flurry of goals. The final score, a commanding 6-1 victory for Brazil, sends a clear warning to the remaining competitors: the road to the trophy runs through South America.

Next up, the European derby between Portugal and Italy delivered an explosion of goals. Portugal arrived with a reputation for high-octane futsal, and they delivered a clinical performance, dismantling the Italian defense with sharp passing and precision finishing.

Veteran Ana Azevedo was the architect of the Portuguese success, orchestrating the offense with grace and deadly accuracy. While Italy fought hard, netting two goals in the second half, they could not stem the relentless tide of the Portuguese attack. The 7-2 result was a testament to Portugal’s offensive firepower and their determination to claim European bragging rights on the world stage.