Fixtures
Sunday, 23 November
Japan v New Zealand
Portugal v Tanzania
Italy v Panama
Brazil v IR Iran
Tickets
Prices start at just PHP 499 (USD 8.50), with one ticket earning access to both games at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila.
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FIFA+ will stream matches live in almost 220 territories including Brazil, IR Iran, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Panama, Portugal and Tanzania.
Japan v New Zealand stream
Portugal v Tanzania stream
Italy v Panama stream
Brazil v IR Iran stream
Japan v New Zealand
Kick-off times
12:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Manila)
13:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Tokyo)
17:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Wellington)
Ryo Egawa was nominated for the Best Women’s Player 2024, while Sara Oino was named MVP as Japan won this year’s Asian Cup.
Hannah Kraakman is an elite performer. Eyes will also be on her New Zealand team-mate Shivy Anthony, who plays her club futsal in Japan.
“The first match of any tournament is always difficult, and therefore extremely important. But more than that, as it is for all participating nations, this will be the Japan’s first game in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup history. I’m incredibly excited.”
Risa Ikadai, Japan pivot
“Japan has played such a big part in my growth over the last two years, both as a player and as a person, so facing them in our World Cup debut really feels like a full-circle moment. There’s a lot of emotion behind it, gratitude for everything I’ve learned there, excitement to finally step on to the world stage, and pride in wearing the fern. I’m ready to give everything for New Zealand.”
Shivy Anthony, New Zealand fixo
Portugal v Tanzania
Kick-off times
06:30 on Sunday, 23 November (Lisbon)
09:30 on Sunday, 23 November (Dodoma)
14:30 on Sunday, 23 November (Manila)
Fifo and Janice Silva are two of the finest players of their generation. The Portugal pair, who have played together forever, also boast an extrasensory understanding.
In a Tanzania squad that comprises the tournament’s six youngest players, the experience and excellence of 28-year-old Shelda Mafuru will be crucial.
“We’re preparing for each team. We’re going to do our best to finish in first place and then move on to the next challenge. It’s about taking it game by game. It won’t be easy because every team have their own qualities. Above all, we respect every opponent we face.”
Janice Silva, Portugal pivot
“Although Portugal are a good team, we are also well prepared and ready to fight. We didn’t reach the World Cup through luck. Even against Portugal, we can win. We have one goal: to fight for the flag of Tanzania. I am here for over 70 million Tanzanians. I must fight for them; I must win for them.”
Shelda Mafuru, Tanzania pivot
Italy v Panama
Kick-off times
04:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Panama City)
10:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Rome)
17:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Manila)
Renata Adamatti is of the most thrilling and finest players on the planet. She finished as the leading markswoman in last season’s Italian championship with 36 goals in 22 games.
Kenia Rangel illuminated the Concacaf finals with her mercurial feet. Panama’s hopes of an upset rest heavily on her shoulders.
“It will be a really tough game. We’re taking Panama very seriously. It’s an amazing moment for all of us, and we’re determined to get off to a winning start.”
Brenda Bettioli, Italy winger
“Our debut will be very emotional. We’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, ever since we qualified. That first match will be historic. But once we step on to the court, we’ll leave the nerves away. We’re going in to compete.”
Maritza Escartin, Panama pivot
Brazil v IR Iran
Kick-off times
08:30 on Sunday, 23 November (Brasilia)
15:00 on Sunday, 23 November (Tehran)
19:30 on Sunday, 23 November (Manila)
Amandinha is the eight-time Best Women’s Player, while the current holder of the award, Emilly, “plays a different sport to the rest of us!” says Argentina’s Julia Dupuy.
Maral Torkaman is a goal machine. Iran will need her to do what she does best if they are to hang with the leaders of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking.
“We respect Iran. They’re a really strong team and it will be a difficult game. It’s the first World Cup game, so we’ll have to control our emotions, but we’re confident, we’re very well prepared.”
Amandinha, Brazil winger
“Brazil have always been one of the best teams in the world, and we respect them. But we are Iran, and we will give everything we have. We want to surprise the world.”
Nasimeh Gholami, Iran fixo
