Futsal can be considered the most rapidly growing indoor sport. It is already played around the world by over 30 million people of both sexes in at least 100 countries reflecting it’s global potential. Every day more and more federations, associations, academies, schools and clubs are discovering potential, diversity and enjoyability.

• In Brazil, Futsal has established itself both professionally and throughout schools and the local communities. 190,000 registered players and a comprehensive TV network showing live games continues to make this country a leader in world Futsal.
• In Spain TV coverage and a professional league continues to make this country the dominant force in European Futsal.
• In Italy, according to the Italian Olympic Committee, over 4 million play Futsal with 2,200 registered clubs.
• In Russia, the number of players exceeds 3.5 million with established professional leagues and regular TV coverage.
• In Japan, the supply of Futsal facilities cannot keep up with demand. The growth of the professional game continues to go from strength to strength with 300,000 registered players.

• In England, Futsal leagues and a national competition for clubs have been established to increase participation in the game.
• In Portugal, it is the number one game in schools and universities. This includes a number of professional leagues and 15,000 registered players.
• In Holland, popularity of the game has risen tremendously with an incredible 60,000 registered players.
• In the United States, a record number of 70,000 registered players are playing the game. There are Futsal associations in 42 states and the potential for growth is tremendous.
• In Australia, Futsal has again shown promising signs of development.
• In Asia, Iran is the biggest force outside Europe and America, although the game is rapidly gaining popularity in the Far East countries.