Futsal competitions
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UEFA competitions and support for the grassroots game are helping European futsal go from strength to strength.
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A new era for the UEFA Futsal Champions League
The UEFA Futsal Champions League has continued to evolve, with the introduction of a new competition format from the 2025/26 season. The elite round was replaced by home-and-away round of 16 and quarter-final ties, ensuring that every club reaching the knockout phase can bring top-level European futsal directly to its supporters.
By creating more showcase occasions for clubs, players and fans alike, the format change has enhanced both the sporting drama and the visibility of the competition. Packed arenas across Europe have resulted in record-breaking attendances. A UEFA club futsal competition record for a match outside the finals was set when 10,357 spectators watched Piast Gliwice’s main round clash against Sporting Anderlecht.
UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO continues to showcase the future
The UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO has established itself as Europe's premier youth futsal competition and an important pathway for future international stars. The most recent edition, hosted in Moldova in 2025, marked the country's first-ever appearance in a UEFA final tournament. Eight nations competed in Chișinău, where Portugal successfully defended their title after another thrilling final against Spain.
Since its launch in 2019, the competition has become a key platform for identifying future stars, while also giving young coaches, referees and organisers valuable experience on the international stage. Many in football recognise futsal as a school for developing technical quality, decision-making and creativity in young players.
"If it wasn't for futsal, I wouldn't be the player I am today. During my childhood, all we played was futsal. The small playing area helped me improve my close control, and whenever I played futsal I felt free."
UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 makes history
UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 represented one of the most ambitious final tournaments in the competition's history.
Hosted by Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia, it became the first Futsal EURO to be staged across three countries and the first senior UEFA national-team competition to be held in the Baltic region. Bringing together 16 national teams, the tournament showcased the growing popularity and geographical expansion of futsal throughout Europe.
New national futsal attendance records were established in both Lithuania (6,092) and Latvia (5,277), with thousands of new fans able to experience top-level international futsal. Latvia and Lithuania made their final tournament debuts, while Armenia also reached the finals for the first time, demonstrating the sport's continuing growth across Europe.
At the climax in Ljubljana, large crowds at Arena Stožice – including 8,126 spectators for the final – created an exceptional atmosphere. Overall, the tournament strengthened futsal's position within the European sporting landscape and highlighted the game's ability to attract large audiences in both emerging and established markets.
Women's Futsal EURO enters a new chapter
The women’s game is also entering an exciting new phase. Qualifying for UEFA Women's Futsal EURO 2027 in Croatia is underway and introduces a major structural evolution. After three editions decided by a four-team final tournament, the competition will now culminate in an eight-team final tournament, reflecting the growth of women's futsal across Europe.
The expanded format will provide more nations with the opportunity to compete at the highest level, increase the number of meaningful international matches and create a stronger development pathway for the women's game. The number of European women's national sides has grown from seven to over two dozen since the Women’s Futsal EURO began.