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History in the making for semi-final pair

Argentina and Portugal both have their sights on making their first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup final when they go head to head in Cali. FIFA.com previews the crucial Colombia 2016 semi-final.




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Bebe talks fatherhood, goalkeeping and World Cup glory

Portugal goalkeeper Bebe speaks with FIFA.com about fatherhood and his successful tournament so far ahead of his nation's crucial semi-final against Argentina at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016. 




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Russia outlast Iran to make final

Russia booked their place in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 final after outlasting Iran 4-3 in Tuesday’s semi-final in Medellin.




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Javid caught between pride and frustration

FIFA.com ​spoke to the disconsolate yet proud Mahdi Javid after Iran were defeated 4-3 by Russia in the semi-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup.




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Rampant Argentina advance to final

Perennial tournament participants Argentina reached their first-ever Futsal World Cup final by beating Portugal 5-2 in the semi-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016.




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Coelho: No excuses, Argentina deserved it

Bruno Coelho speaks to ​FIFA.com ​after his side fell at the final hurdle, defeated by Argentina in the semi-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016.




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Borruto: It’s all about the ball

Argentina's Cristian Borruto explains to FIFA.com how his tough upbringing in Avellaneda helped to turn him into the type of player he his today.




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One final push for pride and glory

However the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 concludes, the tournament will go down as a watershed. For the first time, the trophy will not be lifted by Brazil or Spain, with either Russia or Argentina set to claim the crown in Cali.




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Abramov breaks his interview hoodoo ahead of the final

Russia's Sergey Abramov broke one of his superstitions and gave FIFA.com an interview ahead of his country's big final against Argentina at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016.




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Referee appointments for final day

The names of the match officials in charge of the last two games of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 have been unveiled. 




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Seven questions to Skorovich and Giustozzi

To lift the FIFA Futsal World Cup, teams must successfully negotiate seven matches, as Russia and Argentina – the Colombia 2016 finalists who will lock horns on Saturday – know all too well. Prior to that decisive duel, FIFA.com posed seven questions to the coaches of the two surviving teams. 

 




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Iran finish third after penalty shootout win

Iran’s remarkable journey at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 ended on a high note, as they claimed third place after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Portugal following a 2-2 draw in Cali on Saturday.




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FIFA pays tribute to Falcao

Prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 final between Russia and Argentina, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Brazilian star Falcao with an Award for Sporting Achievement.




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Argentina claim maiden futsal crown

Argentina defeated Russia 5-4 in a dramatic FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 final at the Coliseo el Pueblo in Cali to win the country's first-ever Futsal World Cup title.




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Gold for Wilhelm, silver for Lima

The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 witnessed stunning performances by renowned names and the emergence of a new crop of talents. FIFA.com rounds up the individual award winners. 




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A first for Argentina and fond farewells

Impressive resilience was the key to Argentina's maiden triumph in the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016. La Albiceleste twice hit back within seconds of Russia scoring, while their strong defence was also fundamental in ensuring the win.




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Shayakhmetov eager to learn from defeat

Vladislav Shayakhmetov stands in the changing room entrance at the Coliseo el Pueblo in Cali, saddened and with his head bowed. He has just suffered a 5-4 defeat to Argentina in the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016, missing the chance to help Russia win a first-ever title.




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Celebratory scenes as Argentina triumph

In the jubilant scenes that followed Argentina’s victory at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016, certain images stood out above all others. Among them was the sight of coach Diego Guistozzi being thrown into the air by his players, some of whom had been his team-mates only four years previously at Thailand 2012.




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Vote for your favourite goal of Colombia 2016

The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 saw some superb strikes that will stay in the memory of all who witnessed them live. But which was the most outstanding? Watch the ten goals and choose which one, in your opinion, was the very best?




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All change on the futsal scene

If there is one thing that made the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 a turning point in the history of the sport, then it was Argentina's maiden title win. ​FIFA.com ​looks back at a groundbreaking tournament.




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Thueanklang does it again

In a repeat of the 2012 vote, the users of FIFA.com chose a sumptuous Suphawut Thueanklang strike as the best goal of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016.




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Lozano: Colombia 2016 is a turning point

Javier Lozano is much more than an authority on futsal. With two FIFA Futsal World Cup titles to his name during his time in charge of Spain, the former coach is now one of the sport’s gurus, a status he has attained thanks to his achievements and the legacy he left behind.




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Futsal's road to Lithuania mapped out




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Three cities set to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™




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Oceanian contenders line up for shot at world stage




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Solomons stamp ticket to Lithuania




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Jubilant Solo retain crown but Oceanian gap narrows




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RELIVE: FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™ Official Emblem Launch




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Official Emblem revealed for FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™  




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Rodrigo: Nobody will ever get close to Falcao




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African sides enter race for Lithuania places




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First four of six European World Cup places up for grabs




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Vaporaki: World Champions badge brings great responsibility

Vaporaki: the badge of world champion brings great responsibility




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South American hopefuls seeking Lithuania berths




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Russia, Portugal, Spain and Kazakhstan secure Futsal World Cup returns




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Angola join Egypt and Morocco to qualify for Lithuania 2020




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South American quartet seal qualification to Lithuania 2020




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UEFA quartet qualify for Lithuania 2020




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Argentina roll on, Venezuela make history




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African trio advance to Lithuania 2020




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Suarez at the fore as Venezuelans eye landmark appearance

World Cup-bound Suarez flourishing in Finland




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New FIFA Club World Cup™ champions to be crowned at Khalifa International Stadium




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Bruno Henrique: It would be amazing to face Liverpool




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3 days to go: Real top of the world, Kashima steal hearts




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The FIFA Club World Cup in Numbers




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FIFA Club World Cup™ Fan Zone to be held at Doha Sports Park on 9-21 December




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Septet set their sights on supremacy in Qatar




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2 days to go: Real equal rivals with UAE triumph




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Xavi: I'm suffering if we don't have the ball




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Kai: Being here is a dream came true