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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oceanian contenders line up for shot at world stage




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African sides enter race for Lithuania places




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Argentina roll on, Venezuela make history




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Suarez at the fore as Venezuelans eye landmark appearance

World Cup-bound Suarez flourishing in Finland




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Bruno Henrique: It would be amazing to face Liverpool




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Al Sadd progress as Hienghene impress




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Albulayhi: We're confident of reaching the final




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Flamengo make their entrance on a day of reunions




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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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Owen helps inspire Generation Amazing




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ES Tunis hammer six to end on a high




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Bruno Henrique inspires Flamengo into the final




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De Arrascaeta and Flamengo show their resilience

De Arrascaeta and Flamengo show their resilience




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Elhouni: Esperance’s centenary has been special




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Firmino comes off the bench to fire Liverpool into final




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Eduardo: Our adventure hasn’t ended yet

Ahead of the match for third place, Al Hilal skipper Carlos Eduardo spoke to FIFA.com about the reasons for his side’s defeat to Flamengo and the importance of their upcoming fixture against Monterrey.




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World awaits final between continental schools of football




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Henderson’s Liverpool 'box set' hinting at big crescendo




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Dalian youngsters enjoy thrilling Wanda FIFA Flag Bearer experience




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Cardenas sees Monterrey snatch bronze in shootout




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Monterrey’s Cardenas happy to be a hero

Monterrey’s Cardenas happy to be a hero




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General view of play during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: General view of play 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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General view of play during the FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final match

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: General view of play 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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Players of Russia celebrate at the end of the semi final against Iran

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Players of Russia celebrate at the end of 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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Danil Davydov of Russia celebrates at the end of the

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Danil Davydov of Russia celebrates at the end of 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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A general view of the Coliseo Ivan de Bedout

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of the Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium 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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Sergey Abramov (C) of Russia celebrates at the end of the semfinal againstl Iran

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sergey Abramov (C) of Russia celebrates at the end of 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 of Russia huddle prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Players of Russia huddle prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Group B match between Thailand and Russia at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout stadium on September 10, 2016 in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)




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Players shake hand at the end of the match during the FIFA Futsal World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Vietnam

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Players shake hand at the end of the match during the FIFA Futsal World Cup round of 16 match between Russia and Vietnam at Coliseo Ivan de Bedout on September 20, 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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The stadium is seen prior to the semi-final between Argentina and Portugal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Stadium is seen prior to 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 Stadium is seen prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Portugal

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Stadium is seen prior to 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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Ricardinho of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ricardinho of Portugal is seen in the dressing room prior to 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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Joao Matos of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Joao Matos of Portugal is seen in the dressing room prior to 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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Joao Matos of Portugal is seen in the dressing room

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Joao Matos of Portugal is seen prior to 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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Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina stretches during the warm up

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina stretches during the warm up before 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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Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina looks on as he warms up

CALI, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Gerardo Battistoni of Argentina looks on as he warms up before 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

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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Alan Brandi (C) of Argentina competes for the ball with Joao Matos (L) and Ricardinho (R) of Portugal

Alan Brandi (C) of Argentina competes for the ball with Joao Matos (L) and Ricardinho (R) of Portugal 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 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)