Ukraine to Face Brazil in Futsal World Cup 2024 Semifinal

Ukraine’s national futsal team will face Brazil in the semifinals of the 2024 Futsal World Cup, marking the team’s second-ever appearance in the final four of the tournament. The match will take place in Tashkent on October 2, 2024.

Both teams have had impressive campaigns leading up to this stage. Ukraine, after an initial setback against Argentina in the group stage (1-7), recovered with victories over Angola (7-2) and Afghanistan (4-1). In the knockout phase, Ukraine secured wins against the Netherlands (3-1) and Venezuela (9-4).

Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, has been dominant throughout the tournament. The team topped Group B with decisive victories over Cuba (10-0), Croatia (8-1), and Thailand (9-1). In the knockout rounds, Brazil continued their form, defeating Costa Rica (5-0) and Morocco (3-1) to reach the semifinals.

Historically, Ukraine and Brazil have met multiple times in the World Cup. The teams first faced each other in 1996, when Ukraine managed to hold Brazil to a 2-2 draw. However, Brazil claimed victory in subsequent encounters, including a group-stage win in 2016 (3-1).

As both teams prepare for this crucial match, Brazil enters as the favorite. However, Ukraine, with a strong recent run, will aim to upset the odds and reach the final for the first time in its history.