The Brazil national futsal team represents Brazil during international futsal competitions. It is under the direction of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).[a] The team is considered to be the strongest in the world earning a record three straight championships in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. Brazil also holds a record twelve championship wins in the South American Futsal Championship also known as the Copa América de Futsal and five wins in the Taça América de Futsal. As of November 2016, Brazil is ranked first in the Futsal World Rankings. Brazil has played in all FIFA Futsal World Cups and has finished in the top three places eight times, which includes the recent Futsal World Cup in 2021.
| Nickname(s) | Seleção (The National Team) Verde-Amarela (The Green and Yellow) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF)[a] | ||
| Confederation | CONMEBOL (South America) | ||
| Head coach | Marquinhos Xavier | ||
| Asst coach | Manoel Tobias | ||
| Captain | Rodrigo | ||
| Top scorer | Falcão (401) | ||
| Home stadium | Various | ||
| FIFA code | BRA | ||
| FIFA ranking | 1 (July 2022)[2] | ||
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| First international | |||
 Brazil 1–2 Italy  (Budapest, Hungary; 18 November 1986) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 Brazil 76–0 East Timor  (Macau; 13 October 2006) (World Record international score) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
Brazil 1–6 Netherlands  (Genk, Belgium; 23 May 1988) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 3 (FIFUSA) and 9 (FIFA) (First in 1989) | ||
| Best result |  Champions (1989, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012) | ||
| South American Futsal Championship | |||
| Appearances | 23 (All) (First in 1965) | ||
| Best result |  Champions 19 times | ||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 11 (First in 1982) | ||
| Best result | Champions (1982, 1985) | ||
| Confederations Cup | |||
| Appearances | 2 (First in 2013) | ||
| Best result |  Champions (2013) | ||
| Grand Prix de Futsal | |||
| Appearances | 11 (All) (First in 2005) | ||
| Best result |  Champions (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018) | ||
HistoryEdit
FIFA EraEdit
Ever since the early days of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil have been a force to be reckoned with on the international scene. The Auriverde claimed the trophy at the first three editions of the showpiece event, at Netherlands 1989, Hong Kong 1992 and Spain 1996, but were outstripped by their futsal bête noire, Spain. La Furia Roja proved to be too strong for Brazil in the Final of Guatemala 2000 and at the semi-final stage of Chinese Taipei 2004, where they went on to take the title once more. Brazil won their 4th and 5th titles in Brazil 2008 and Thailand 2012, beating Spain in the finals of these two editions respectively. They are known for defeating East Timor 76–0 in the 2006 Lusophony Games in Macau.
Results and fixturesEdit
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2021Edit
| 13 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group D | Vietnam  | 1–9 | Brazil | Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| 20:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Švyturys Arena Attendance: 667 Referee: Juan Cordero (Spain) |
| 16 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group D | Brazil | 4–0 |  Czech Republic | Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| 20:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Švyturys Arena Attendance: 904 Referee: Carlos González (Guatemala) |
| 19 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group D | Brazil | 5–1 |  Panama | Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| 16:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Švyturys Arena Attendance: 1,643 Referee: Daniel Matković (Switzerland) |
| 23 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Round of 16 | Brazil | 4–2 |  Japan | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 20:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Žalgiris Arena Attendance: 918 Referee: Irina Velikanova (Russia) |
| 26 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Quarter-finals | Morocco  | 0–1 | Brazil | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 17:30 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Avia Solutions Group Arena Attendance: 1,516 Referee: Juan Cordero (Spain) |
| 29 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-finals | Brazil | 1–2 |  Argentina | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 20:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Žalgiris Arena Attendance: 3,349 Referee: Juan Cordero (Spain) |
| 3 October 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Third place match | Brazil | 4–2 |  Kazakhstan | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 18:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) | Stadium: Žalgiris Arena Referee: Valeria Palma (Chile) |
TeamEdit
Current squadEdit
The following players were called up to the Brazil squad for a tournament in France played from 5 to 10 April 2022.[3][4]
Head coach: Marquinhos Xavier
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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| GK | Guitta | 11 June 1987 |  Sporting CP
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| GK | Diego Roncaglio | 15 July 1988 | Benfica
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| DF | Leo Santana | 27 March 1988 |  ElPozo Murcia
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| DF | João Victor | 12 July 2000 | Palma FS
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| DF | Marlon Araújo | 28 December 1987 | Palma FS
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| MF | Caio Ruiz | 18 July 1997 | Sporting CP
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| MF | Marcênio | 5 October 1987 | Barcelona
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| MF | Arthur Guilherme | 16 May 1994 | Benfica
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| MF | Diego Nunes | 31 October 1994 | Palma FS
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| FW | Rafa Santos | 25 September 1990 | Palma FS
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| FW | Vinícius Rocha | 30 March 1995 | Benfica
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| FW | Guilhermão | 18 September 2000 | Inter FS
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Recent call-upsEdit
The following players have also been called up to the Brazil squad within the last 5 years.
Notable playersEdit
- Jackson João Bosco Moreira dos Santos (1979–1988)
- Douglas Pierotti (1980–1989)
- Eduardo Valdez Basso (1983–1991)
- Raul Cerqueira de Rezende (1985–1990)
- Paulo Sérgio Lira Goés (1992–2004)
- Jorge Luis da Costa Pimentel (1992)
- Manoel Tobias (1992–2004)
- Vander (1988–1997)
- Carlos Roberto Castro Silva (1993–1999)
- Lenísio (1999–2012)
- Falcão (1998–2018)
Competitive recordEdit
FIFA Futsal World CupEdit
| FIFA Futsal World Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 1989 |
Champions | 1st | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 17 |
 1992 |
Champions | 1st | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 7 |
| 1996 |
Champions | 1st | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 55 | 16 |
 2000 |
Runners-up | 2nd | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 14 |
 2004 |
Third place | 3rd | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 15 |
| 2008 |
Champions | 1st | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 8 |
 2012 |
Champions | 1st | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 7 |
 2016 |
Round of 16 | 9th | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 9 |
 2021 |
Third place | 3rd | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 8 |
| Total | 9/9 | 5 titles | 67 | 57 | 6 | 4 | 428 | 101 |
FIFUSA/AMF Futsal World CupEdit
| FIFUSA Futsal World Championship record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 1982 |
Champions | 1st | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 3 |
| 1985 |
Champions | 1st | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 2 |
 1988 |
Runners-up | 2nd | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 8 |
| 1991 |
Third place | 3rd | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 18 |
| 1994 |
Fourth place | 4th | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 13 |
 1997 |
Third place | 3rd | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 14 |
 2000 |
Quarter-finals | 8th | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 15 |
 2003 |
Second round | 6th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| 2007 |
did not enter | |||||||
| 2011 |
Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 |
 2015 |
Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019 |
Runners-up | 2nd | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 11/12 | 2 titles | 62 | 43 | 8 | 11 | 342 | 97 |
Copa América de FutsalEdit
South American Futsal Championship (Unofficial)Edit
- 1965 –
2nd place - 1969 –
Champions - 1971 – Champions (host)
- 1973 – Champions
- 1975 – Champions
- 1976 – Champions
- 1977 – Champions (host)
- 1979 – Champions
- 1983 – Champions
- 1986 – Champions
- 1989 – Champions (host)
Copa América de FutsalEdit
- 1992 – Champions (host)
- 1995 – Champions (host)
- 1996 – Champions (host)
- 1997 – Champions (host)
- 1998 – Champions (host)
- 1999 – Champions (host)
- 2000 – Champions (host)
- 2003 – 2nd place
- 2008 – Champions
- 2011 – Champions
- 2015 –
3rd place - 2017 – Champions
FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)Edit
Futsal Confederations CupEdit
Pan American GamesEdit
- 2007 –
Champions (host)
Panamerican FIFUSA ChampionshipEdit
- 1980 – Champions
- 1984 – Champions (host)
- 1990 – Did not enter
- 1993 – Semi-finals
- 1996 – 4th place
- 1999 – Did not enter
South American GamesEdit
- 2002 – Champions (host)
- 2006 – Champions
- 2010 – Champions
- 2014 – Champions
Grand Prix de FutsalEdit
- 2005 –
Champions (host) - 2006 – Champions (host)
- 2007 – Champions (host)
- 2008 – Champions (host)
- 2009 – Champions (host)
- 2010 –
2nd place (host) - 2011 – Champions (host)
- 2013 – Champions (host)
- 2014 – Champions (host)
- 2015 – Champions (host)
- 2018 – Champions (host)
Futsal MundialitoEdit
Other tournamentsEdit
Futsal Pyramids Cup
- 2002 – Champions
- 2003 –
3rd place
Futsal World Tournament
- 1986 – 8th place
- 1987 – 3rd place
- 1987 – 2nd place
Lusophony Games
Futsal Tiger's Cup
- 1997 – 2nd place
- 1999 – Champions
- 2001 – 2nd place
KL World 5's (Futsal, Kuala Lumpur)
- 2003 – 2nd place
- 2008 – Champions
IBSA Blind Futsal World Championship
- 1998 – Champions
- 2000 – Champions
- 2002 – 3rd place
- 2006 – 2nd place
- 2010 – Champions
Ho Chi Minh City International Futsal Tournament
- 2013 – Champions
Head-to-head recordEdit
| Team | Pld | Win | Drawn* | Lose | GF | GA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Angola |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | +35 |
| Argentina |
80 | 65 | 8 | 8 | 311 | 98 | +213 |
| Australia |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 1 | +48 |
| Belarus |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | +17 |
 Belgium |
13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 20 | +41 |
| Bolivia |
9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 9 | +54 |
 Canada |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 3 | +56 |
 Chile |
14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 11 | +119 |
 China |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 | +37 |
| Colombia |
24 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 97 | 28 | +69 |
 Costa Rica |
17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 13 | +99 |
 Croatia |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 8 | +31 |
 Cuba |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 2 | +42 |
| Czech Republic |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 11 | +38 |
 Ecuador |
15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 21 | +103 |
 Egypt |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 18 | +32 |
 France |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | +11 |
| Guatemala |
12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 13 | +77 |
 Guinea-Bissau |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | +15 |
 Hungary |
12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 16 | +46 |
 Iran |
24 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 120 | 44 | +76 |
| Italy |
16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 61 | 22 | +39 |
| Japan |
18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 105 | 21 | +84 |
| Kazakhstan |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | +13 |
 Kuwait |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | +14 |
 Libya |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 7 | +18 |
 Macau |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | +65 |
| Morocco |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 |
 Malaysia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | +15 |
| Mexico |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | +23 |
 Mozambique |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | +19 |
| Netherlands |
15 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 27 | +29 |
| Panama |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | +20 |
 Paraguay |
48 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 291 | 60 | +231 |
 Peru |
10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 10 | +52 |
 Poland |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 12 | +35 |
| Portugal |
22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 85 | 35 | +41 |
 Romania |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 5 | +29 |
 Russia |
17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 81 | 31 | +50 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 |
 Saudi Arabia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 |
 Serbia |
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 17 | +25 |
 Singapore |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 4 | +41 |
 Slovakia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
 Slovenia |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 | +23 |
 Solomon Islands |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | +39 |
 South Africa |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | +30 |
| Spain |
31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 110 | 85 | +25 |
| Thailand |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 5 | +47 |
| East Timor |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | +76 |
 Turkey |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | +12 |
 Ukraine |
14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 79 | 17 | +62 |
 United States |
13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 27 | +55 |
 Uruguay |
39 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 37 | +221 |
 Uzbekistan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | +13 |
 Venezuela |
14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 9 | +86 |
| Vietnam |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | +14 |
 Zambia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 |
| Total | 590 | 524 | 35 | 31 | 3415 | 719 | +2704 |
See alsoEdit
NotesEdit
- ^ a b Between 1979 and 2021, the organizing unit of the national team was the Brazilian Futsal Confederation (CBFS). As of 2021, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will take over the management of the sport, while CBFS will be responsible for organizing championships.[1]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Castro, Luiz Felipe (4 August 2021). "Seleção de futsal passa a jogar com escudo da CBF e camisa personalizada" (in Portuguese). Veja. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
Além disso, foram revelados os novo uniformes da equipe, que pela primeira vez usará na competição o escudo da Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), que assumiu a gestão da modalidade, enquanto a Confederação Brasileira de Futsal (CBFS) ficará responsável pela organização de campeonatos, como a Liga Futsal.
- ^ Futsal World Ranking
- ^ "Marquinhos Xavier convoca Seleção para Torneio na França".
- ^ "Seleção de Futsal realiza primeiro treino de olho no Torneio da França".