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The first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup kicks off in the Philippines

The first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup kicks off in the Philippines

Update: 2025-11-21
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The sport of futsal is nearly 100 years old. But while FIFA has hosted a Futsal Men's World Cup since 1989, this year is the first-ever women's edition of the tournament. The World's Bianca Hillier reports on the history of the sport, which began in Uruguay nearly a century ago. and why — despite appearances — futsal isn't just indoor soccer.

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The first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup kicks off in the Philippines

The first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup kicks off in the Philippines

Bianca Hillier