Renata Adamatti made one of the most mind-blowing debuts in the history of FIFA competitions as Italy staggeringly scored 17 times without reply. Portugal also hit double figures, while Brazil and Japan won big on their FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ debuts.
Japan 6-0 New Zealand
Japan goals: Sara Oino (2 & 27), Anna Amishiro (13), Risa Ikadai (24), Ryo Egawa (27), Yukari Miyahara (32)
Player of the Match: Sara Oino
Other esteemed teams may have been reluctant to talk about the title pre-tournament, but not Japan. Takehiro Suga’s side, with Ryo Egawa and Sara Oino outstanding, then showed why they are certified contenders with an immaculate exhibition of free-flowing futsal. New Zealand can accentuate the positives. Danielle Bradley’s reflexes exasperated opponents, and Hannah Kraakman proved she belongs on the biggest stage.
“The first match is always really difficult. It was a little tough at the beginning, but once we made the breakthrough it opened up the game. We all stepped up. It was a strong performance. We’re here for the trophy.”
Risa Ikadai, Japan pivot
Oino took only 104 seconds to score the quickest goal of Philippines 2025.
Portugal 10-0 Tanzania
Portugal goals: Maria Pereira (4), Ana Azevedo (6), Kaka (7), Ines Matos (12), Fifo (14), Kika (16), Fatuma Issa OG (21), Leninha (21), Lidia Moreira (24), Carolina Pedreira (32)
Player of the Match: Carolina Pedreira
Luis Conceicao’s charges put on a masterclass. Fifo orchestrated play effortlessly. Carolina Pedreira electrified. Leninha and Lidia Moreira bagged beauties. Portugal, make no mistake about it, are the real deal. Tanzania, for their part, can take heart from competing with their illustrious rivals in the last 15 minutes.
“Playing in the World Cup is inexplicable. It’s unique. I think we played really good game, but we know that Japan will be a bigger test.”
Maria Pereira, Portugal pivot
“The game didn’t go the way we wanted, but it was amazing to play in the first World Cup. It’s the stuff you dream of as a child. We’ll assess our performance and try to do better in the next game.”
Mbuga Sabina, Tanzania pivot
Portugal’s 10 goals incredibly came from 10 different scorers.
Italy 17-0 Panama
Italy goals: Sara Boutimah (3, 23 & 37), Greta Ghilardi (10 & 34), Renata Adamatti (10, 27 & 34), Erika Ferrara (15), Rafaela Dal’Maz (27 & 28), Brenda Bettioli (28 & 35), Gaby Vanelli (31 & 35), Adrieli Berte (36), Grieco (40)
Player of the Match: Renata Adamatti
Renata Adamatti and the Azzurre delivered a performance for the ages. Their genius, interchange and striking were a sight to behold. If Renata was otherworldly, several other Italians were exceptional, among them Brenda Bettioli, Sara Boutimah and Greta Ghilardi. The big three, which comprised Brazil, Portugal and Spain, may have just become a big four.
“It’s indescribable. It was already indescribable just to get the opportunity to play in the World Cup, but to win 17-0 is beyond our wildest dreams. It’s really emotional. We’re really, really happy.”
Renata Adamatti, Italy winger
“No-one wanted this result. We have to keep working. This was our debut and we’re happy to have played in a World Cup for the first time. We need to keep improving. We still have two chances. It’s going to be tough, but we need give everything we have and be brave.”
Erika Hernandez, Panama winger
Only four wins in the 36-year history of the FIFA Futsal World Cup™ were bigger than Italy’s over Panama: Cuba 0-18 Brazil in 1996, Solomon Islands 0-21 Brazil in 2008, Guatemala 2-29 Brazil in 2000, and Russia 31-2 Solomon Islands in 2008.
Brazil 4-1 IR Iran
Brazil goals: Ana Luiza (15), Debora Vanin (17), Emilly (21 & 24)
Iran goal: Mahsa Kamali (25)
Player of the Match: Emilly
Farzaneh Tavasoli did her best to blemish Brazil’s breakout party, but even the Iran goalkeeper’s excellence was insufficient. Ana Luiza and Emilly registered three goal involvements apiece, while a Debora Vanin trick is sure to decorate highlight reels for years to come. On a day when underdogs got bigger batterings than expected elsewhere, Shahrzad Mozafar’s team can be proud of giving Wilson Saboia’s Seleção a strict examination.
“It was indescribable to play in the World Cup. Not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this. Thankfully we emerged victorious. I think there were nerves at the start, but then we manage to find our rhythm, do what we’d worked on in training. We’re really, really happy.”
Ana Luiza, Brazil pivot
“Obviously it’s an amazing feeling to score against Brazil. I want to score more. We tried our best, and we promise that in the next game we’re going to do even better.”
Mahsa Kamali, Iran winger
