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




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Hosts take on Oceania champions in curtain-raiser




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1 day to go: Brilliant Blancos make more history




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Mane, Alexander-Arnold prepare to take on the world




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Tickets for high-demand FIFA Club World Cup matches to go on sale tomorrow




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Club World Cup veteran Basanta aims to save best for last




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Gomis and Al Hilal roar into semis




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Vangioni: I still can’t believe that goal




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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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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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Sanchez and Monterrey eye victorious 2019 finale




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Dalian youngsters enjoy thrilling Wanda FIFA Flag Bearer experience




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Liverpool’s history boys add a brand new chapter




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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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Ahmad Esmaeilpour (L) of Iran celebrates

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ahmad Esmaeilpour (L) of Iran celebrates with players and staff members in the bench 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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Mahdi Javid (R) of Iran and Robinho (L) of Russia fight for the ball

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Mahdi Javid (R) of Iran and Robinho (L) of Russia fight for the ball 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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Hossein Tayebi of Iran battles with Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russi

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Hossein Tayebi of Iran battles with Vladislav Shayakhmetov of Russia 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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Mehran Alighadr (L) of Iran is brought down by Ivan Milovanov (R) of Russia

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Mehran Alighadr (L) of Iran is brought down by Ivan Milovanov (R) of Russia 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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Vladislav Shayakhmetov (R) of Russia shoots on goal and scores

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Vladislav Shayakhmetov (R) of Russia shoots on goal and scores his team's third 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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Hossein Tayebi (R) of Iran and Danil Davydov (L) of Russia compete for the ball

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Hossein Tayebi (R) of Iran and Danil Davydov (L) of Russia compete for the ball 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)