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FIFA Futsal World Cup

FIFA Futsal World Cup

Canada lost to Argentina and Belgium, then defeated Japan in the group face of the inaugural FIFA Futsal World Cup, at the time known as the 1st FIFA World Championship for Five-A-Side Football (Indoor Football). The 16-nation competition ran 5-15 January 1989, with Brazil defeating host Netherlands to capture the world title.

FIFA Futsal World Cup

  • Dates 01 Jan 1989 - 09 Jan 1989 (8 days)
  • Location Netherlands

Match Schedule

Match Summary

Men's Futsal National Team 6

Japan 2

08 Jan 1989

Full Time

Frieslandhal, Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Match Summary

Men's Futsal National Team 0

Belgium 2

07 Jan 1989

Full Time

Frieslandhal, Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Match Summary

Men's Futsal National Team 1

Argentina 3

06 Jan 1989

Full Time

Sportcentrum Maaspoort, S-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

Media Resources

Spreadsheet File

Team Statistics

The team statistics spreadsheet provides a list of rostered athletes with key information including name pronunciation and key statistics.

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