The biggest winner in the history of the Futsal World Cup, this Sunday (6) the Brazilian team expanded its strength as a powerhouse on the court. In an unprecedented final against Argentina, the Canarian team reached their sixth world championship.
On the Humo Arena court, in Uzbekistan, the team led by Marquinhos Xavier made it 2-1, with goals from Ferrão and Rafa Santos, both in the first half. In the final stage, line goalkeeper Rosa scored.
Since the competition was reformulated by FIFA in 1989, Brazil has become the biggest winner. In addition to winning the first edition, he also won three years later, in 1992, in 1996, in 2008 and, his most recent victory was in 2012, therefore, 12 years ago.
Only four other countries also took the title: Spain (2000 and 2004), Argentina (2016) and Portugal (2021).
In the most recent disputes, the Argentines were finalists three times. They beat Russia eight years ago and lost to the Portuguese in 2021. Brazil have not reached the final since they were last champions, in Thailand, where they defeated the Spanish in the final, with Falcão still on the court.
Five-time world champion in football, the Brazilian team achieved its second six-time championship in one of the variations of the most popular sport in the world. In February, Brazil also reached its sixth beach soccer title, after beating Italy in the final, 6-4.
Soon, the Canarian team will also be able to fight for medals in both sports, as FIFA made a request to the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to include futsal and beach soccer in the Olympics program, defending an old claim from fans of the sports. in which Brazil also shines.
The most recent victorious campaign, in Uzbekistan, crowns an undeniable trajectory. The team won the six matches they played until the decision, with 38 goals scored and only five conceded.
Even so, beating Argentina would not be an easy task, as the Albiceleste team also showed strength throughout the championship, reaching the final undefeated, with 29 goals scored and ten conceded.