Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Argentina in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup final in Uzbekistan, claiming their sixth world title and their first in 12 years. Despite having reached the last two finals, Argentina fell short this time around. Meanwhile, Ukraine celebrated a historic achievement by beating France 7-1 for bronze, their best finish yet. Danyil Abakshyn’s hat-trick in this match brought his tournament total to seven goals, earning him the Silver Boot behind Brazil’s Marcel.
The tournament saw exciting performances from various teams, with Kazakhstan making headlines by knocking out reigning champions Portugal before falling to Argentina in the quarter-finals. Notably, for the third time in four tournaments, all seven European teams advanced beyond the group stage, with UEFA teams taking three of the final-eight spots. Croatia, the Netherlands, and Spain were among those eliminated in the last 16, showcasing the depth and competitiveness of the European contingent.
