Four titans out for domination seek to step closer to their goal Friday as they fight for slots to the finals of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup at the PhilSports Arena.
Brazil, the top-ranked team in the planet, and Spain the No. 2 side, go mano a mano in a slambang semifinal fixture at 8:30 p.m. brimming with world-class futsal talent, flair and pride.
The other side of the Last-4 pits No. 3 Portugal and No. 6 Argentina in another explosive matchup between a European power and a South American heavyweight, at 6 p.m.
Winners will get a shot at the coveted gold in the 16-nation meet backed by the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Football Federation and the honor as the first-ever Futsal Women’s World Cup champions in a winner-take-all duel on Sunday.
The two losers, meanwhile, will dispute the bronze.
The epic semifinal matchups feature some of the brightest names in the fast-paced indoor game.
Leading Brazil is Emilly, the 2024 Best Women’s Player who is surrounded by excellent teammates like Ana Luiza, Debora Vanin and Amandhina.
Twins Irene and Laura Cordoba, who had combined for nine goals, six assists and three Player of the Match awards, anchor Spain with Irene Samper and Vane Sotelo also expected to shine.
For Portugal, there’s Janice Silva, Fifo and Lidia Moreira.
Argentina would be without ace Silvina Nava, who is serving suspension, but the side remains potent with the likes of Carina Nunez and Lucia Rossi ready to take the cudgels.
Matches on Friday (Philsports Arena)
6 p.m. Argentina vs Portugal
8:30 p.m. Spain vs Brazil
