Futsal Popularity

Futsal is already played around the world by over 30 million people of both sexes in at least 100 countries reflecting its global potential. Every day more and more federations, associations, academies, schools and clubs are discovering potential, diversity and enjoyability.

Over 96 countries entered the FIFA Futsal World Cup held in Brazil in 2008. Along with a World Cup for Futsal, there is a UEFA European Futsal Championship for international teams to enter every two years and there is an annual UEFA Futsal Cup which acts as the “Champions League” for Futsal, with national domestic club champions entering. The rapid growth and development of Futsal is acknowledged by FIFA, who claim that it is the “fastest growing indoor sport in the world.”

The interactive map below shows how far futsal has spread throughout the globe. It is played in nearly every continent, and grows in popularity year on year.