The Argentina futsal team will once again face its historic rival, Brazilin the final of the World which will be held on October 6 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Those led by Matias Lucuix They come to this crucial match after beating France 3-2 in the semi-finals, thus securing their third consecutive final in this competition and seeking their second title, facing the “Canarinha“, a rival that has been difficult to overcome in recent years.
The recent history between both teams shows Brazilian dominance in the last decade, with 13 victories for Brazil compared to 8 for Argentina, in addition to four draws. Their last crossing was in the final of the America’s Cup February 2024, where Brazil won 2-0. However, Argentina achieved memorable victories, such as 3-1 in the South American Qualifiers of 2020 and 2-1 in the semifinal of the 2021 World Cupalthough that time they ended up losing the final against Portugal.
THE ARGENTINE WAY
Throughout the World Cup, Argentina demonstrated solid performance, leading the Group C with a resounding 7-1 win over Ukrainefollowed by triumphs over Afghanistan y Angola to advance to the knockout stages. In the direct elimination phase, the team defeated with authority Croatia y Kazakhstan before facing a tough semi-final against Francewhere Kevin Arrieta, scorer of two goals, was the key figure in the victory.
For its part, Brazil He relied on his captain Dyego Zuffo, who scored all three goals in the victory against Ukraine in semi-finals. The “Canarinha” is preparing for a final that promises to be historic and exciting.
The final will be played at the Humo Arena, a stadium with a capacity for 12,500 spectators that has been the scene of all Argentine victories in this competition. The match will take place at 12 noon (Argentine time), and promises to be another exciting chapter in one of the greatest rivalries in world futsal.
