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Giantkillers go head-to-head

We look ahead to the first semi-final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 as Asian champions Iran take on European runners-up Russia.




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All smiles for mother/daughter volunteer team

FIFA.com catches up with Miriam Moreno and her daughter Sara Isabel Collazos who have had a great experience working at Colombia 2016 as volunteers.




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Wilhelm: Captaining Argentina is easy

All good things come to those who wait, or so the saying goes. The last time Argentina appeared in the last four of the FIFA Futsal World Cup was at Chinese Taipei 2004, 12 years ago. 




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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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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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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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Oceanian contenders line up for shot at world stage




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Jubilant Solo retain crown but Oceanian gap narrows




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Official Emblem revealed for FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2020™  




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




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2 days to go: Real equal rivals with UAE triumph




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Kai: Being here is a dream came true




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Hosts take on Oceania champions in curtain-raiser




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Carrillo: We’ll play with the same determination as the Champions League




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Gabi, a serial leader from Simeone to Xavi




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Albulayhi: We're confident of reaching the final




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Five strengths Al Hilal will lean on against Flamengo


FIFA.com analyses five factors that have helped Saudi side Al Hilal shine this year, strengths which coach Razvan Lucescu will be hoping to use against Brazil's Flamengo.




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Diego: We're dreaming of winning the world title




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Dalian youngsters enjoy thrilling Wanda FIFA Flag Bearer experience




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Salah headlines Qatar 2019 award winners




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Liverpool’s year in stats




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Ahmad Esmaeilpour of Iran celebrates after scoring his team's first goal

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ahmad Esmaeilpour of Iran celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Iran and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 27, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players line up in the tunnel ahead of kick off

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Players line up in the tunnel ahead of kick off during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match between Iran and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout on September 27, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Ali Hassan Zadeh of Iran(C) celebrates his goal with team mates

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ali Hassan Zadeh of Iran(C) celebrates his goal with team mates during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match between Iran and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout on September 27, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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The Russian dressing room is seen ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Quarter-Final match between Russia and Spain

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 24: The Russian dressing room is seen ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Quarter-Final match between Russia and Spain at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Cristian Borruto of Argentina reacts after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cristian Borruto of Argentina reacts after he scores during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Damian Stazzone of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Ricardinho, captain of Portugal and his team pose for a team picture

Ricardinho, captain of Portugal and his team pose for a team picture during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and Portugal at Coliseo el Pueblo on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Cristian Borruto (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammates

Cristian Borruto (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Portugal's Ricardinho (L) and Bebe react after getting scored by Argentina

Portugal's Ricardinho (L) and Bebe react after getting scored by Argentina during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Cristian Borruto (3rd L) of Argentina celebrates with teammates

Cristian Borruto (3rd L) of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Damian Sarmiento of Argentina celebrates with team mates

Damian Sarmiento of Argentina celebrates with team mates at the final whistle during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Argentina's team players celebrate after defeating Portugal

Argentina's team players celebrate after defeating Portugal in their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Argentina's team players celebrate after scoring against Portugal

Argentina's team players celebrate after scoring against Portugal during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Leandro Cuzzolino (bottom) of Argentina celebrates with his teammates Pablo Taborda (middle) and Santiago Basile (top) after scoring

Leandro Cuzzolino (bottom) of Argentina celebrates with his teammates Pablo Taborda (middle) and Santiago Basile (top) after scoring his team's fifth goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Portugal's Ricardinho reacts after being defeated by Argentina

Portugal's Ricardinho reacts after being defeated by Argentina during their Colombia 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup match at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium, in Cali, Colombia on September 28, 2016. / AFP / LUIS ROBAYO




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Head Coach Diego Giustozzi of Argentina and his coaching staff stand

BUCARAMANGA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Head Coach Diego Giustozzi of Argentina and his coaching staff stand for the playing of their national anhtem prior to round of 16 match play between Argentina and Ukraine in the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup at Coliseo Bicentenario on September 22, 2016 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Argentina defeated Ukraine 1-0 in extra time. (Photo by Victor Decolongon - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Leandro Cuzzolino of Argentina scores

Leandro Cuzzolino of Argentina scores his teams sixth goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Nicolas Sarmiento of Argentina reacts as his teammate Leandro Cuzzolino scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nicolas Sarmiento of Argentina reacts as his teammate Leandro Cuzzolino scores his team's fifth goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Cristian Borruto of Argentina reacts after he scores against Portugal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Cristian Borruto of Argentina reacts after he scores during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on September 28, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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The name boards of the two finalists are seen ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup final

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted using digital filters) The name boards of the two finalists are seen ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Seyed Nazemalsharieh the manager of Iran reacts to a missed opportunity

Seyed Nazemalsharieh the manager of Iran reacts to a missed opportunity during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players of Portugal pose for a team photo

Players of Portugal pose for a team photo before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place Play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players of Iran pose for a team photo

Players of Iran pose for a team photo before the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place Play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo El Pueblo stadium on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Teams line up for the national anthems during the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina

Teams line up for the national anthems during the FIFA Futsal World Cup final between Russia and Argentina at Coliseo el Pueblo on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Jan Kruger - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Leandro Cuzzolino of Argentina celebrates after he scores

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Leandro Cuzzolino of Argentina celebrates after he scores during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Final match between Russia and Argentina at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadiumon October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)