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Year in Review: FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Year in Review: FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 left the continent's five challengers with mixed feelings with none progressing to the semi-finals.

Asia was represented by Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan.

Afghanistan and Tajikistan made their debuts at the global event.

R16: Thailand's run halted by France

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

R16: Thailand's run halted by France

Bukhara: Thailand found France too hot to handle as the Southeast Asian side succumbed 5-2 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 last 16 tie on Friday.

Defeat meant that Thailand had fallen for the fourth consecutive edition at the Round of 16 stage while for France, Paraguay await in the quarter-finals. 

R16: IR Iran's hopes dashed by Morocco

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

R16: IR Iran's hopes dashed by Morocco

Bukhara: Morocco booked their ticket to the quarter-finals after coming from behind to defeat  Islamic Republic of Iran 4-3 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Iran took an early lead at the Bukhara Universal Sports Complex before but soon found themselves chasing the game as Morocco struck four times in the first half. 

The Central Asian side mounted a spirited comeback to reduce the deficit to 4-3 in the second half but then missed a penalty at the death as Morocco held on to seal the win and will face Brazil in the quarter-finals.

Preview - R16: Thailand v France

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Preview - R16: Thailand v France

Bukhara: Thailand will be out to create history when they play France in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 last 16 tie on Friday.

The Southeast Asian side have not progressed beyond the Round of 16 in their previous appearances and will go into the tie against France confident of upstaging the Europeans after a strong season.

R16: Afghanistan's adventure ended by Paraguay

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

R16: Afghanistan's adventure ended by Paraguay

Tashkent: Afghanistan’s valiant run in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.

The Central Asian side took the lead in the first half but lapses in concentration cost them dearly in extra-time, with Paraguay sealing the win to book a quarter-final against either Thailand or France, who meet on Friday.

Preview - R16: IR Iran v Morocco

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Preview - R16: IR Iran v Morocco

Bukhara: Islamic Republic of Iran will be confident yet wary when they face Morocco in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 last 16 tie on Thursday.

At stake for the winners will be a mouth-watering clash with Brazil in the quarter-finals, with the five-time champions having booked their last eight ticket with a 5-0 defeat of Costa Rica on Tuesday.

Preview - R16: Paraguay v Afghanistan

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Preview - R16: Paraguay v Afghanistan

Tashkent: Afghanistan will bid to keep their dream alive when they face Paraguay in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Afghanistan have advanced to the knockout stage in their first appearance on the global stage and the Central Asian side will not be lacking confidence despite Paraguay having a world ranking of 11 to their 48.

Asian trio set for knockout stage

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Asian trio set for knockout stage

Tashkent: Afghanistan joined Islamic Republic of Iran and Thailand in the knockout stage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday.

Tournament newcomers Afghanistan advanced as one of the best four third-placed teams, with Iran topping Group F while Thailand booked their spot as the Group B runners-up.

Group F: IR Iran flex muscles to finish top

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Group F: IR Iran flex muscles to finish top

Bukhara: Islamic Republic of Iran topped Group F after defeating France 4-1 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 tie on Sunday.

Bronze medallists in 2016, Iran will face Morocco in the Round of 16, with the Central Africans having finished second in Group E.

Group E: Loss to Panama ends Tajikistan's run

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Group E: Loss to Panama ends Tajikistan's run

Bukhara: Tajikistan concluded their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 campaign with a 8-3 defeat to Panama in their final Group E tie on Sunday.

Tajikistan still had an outside chance of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best four third-placed finishers but the defeat left them with three defeats in their debut outing in the tournament.

Group C: Ukraine 4-1 Afghanistan

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Group C: Ukraine 4-1 Afghanistan

Tashkent: Afghanistan’s FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 campaign was left in the balance after a 4-1 defeat to Ukraine in their final Group C tie on Saturday.

Ukraine put in a disciplined performance with goals from Yevhenii Zhuk and Danyil Abakshyn putting them in command going into the break, before overcoming resistance from Afghanistan in the second half after 18-year-old Mehran Gholami – the youngest player at the tournament – pulled one back for the debutant side. 

Mykhailo Zvarych and Ihor Korsun then struck in quick succession to seal their progress into the next round after finishing second in the group.

Group A: Costa Rica 5-3 Uzbekistan

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Group A: Costa Rica 5-3 Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s campaign at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 came to an end after they suffered a 5-3 defeat to Costa Rica in their final Group A match on Friday.

The defeat, their second in the group stage, saw them finishing with a point courtesy of their 3-3 draw against the Netherlands as they finished bottom of the group and thus, eliminated from the competition.