The Philippine National Futsal Women’s Team or also known as Filipina5 will have a tough task in the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup 2025 as they got grouped with title favorites in Group A.
All Eyes Against the No. 6 Argentina
The No. 14 ranked Nationals will have their hands full against the No. 6 ranked La Albiceleste of Argentina.
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The Argentinians are two-time runners-up in the Copa América Femenina de Futsal.
Meanwhile, their other opponents will also give them a hard fought match as Poland is ranked No. 14 and Morocco is ranked No. 31. It’s also worth noting that Morocco is the reigning Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations champion and Poland was the runner-up in Elite Group B of the UEFA qualification for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
Honored and Excited for the Global Competition
The Philippine Football Federation President John Gutierrez has acknowledged the FIFA Council and FIFA President Gianni Infantino is hosting the prestigious event.
“Starting November 21st, Women’s Futsal will shine on the global stage in the first ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup. We at the PFF are so honored to be part of this milestone,” he said during the draw ceremony held on Monday, September 15 at the BGC Arts Centre in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
“The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup carries deep meaning, not only for Futsal, but also for the future of women’s football and women’s sports in the Philippines. For the young women in the country, Futsal is more than a sport. It’s a pathway to play the beautiful game and also achieve an improved quality of life,” he added.
“Together with FIFA, the PFF is committed in making this tournament an impactful one that showcases both sporting excellence and world-class Filipino hospitality.”
The FIFA President described the inaugural tournament as a ‘game changer’ through a video message.
“It finally gives the world’s top women’s futsal players the global stage that they deserve. But it will also shape the futsal players of tomorrow by inspiring so many young people, boys and girls, ensuring this vibrant sport continues to flourish in the region and all over the world,”
“I know fans will have an unforgettable experience at the exciting matches we will see in the Philippines,” he added.
It can be remembered last May 2025 that the Filipina5 got eliminated in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 which was held in China.
They first lost against Iran, a heartbreaking defeat against Vietnam and got overpowered by Hong Kong in their last game to go winless in the group elimination phase.
A Very Tough Tournament for Head Coach Rafa Merino
“It’s going to be very tough.”
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“It’s a very strong group with a lot of experience in tournaments, a lot of games, they are physically very strong,” said the Spanish Tactician.
Preparing for the World’s Best
Filipina5 will fly over to Japan to begin their training camp this month.
Head Coach Merino has earlier said that they have a 20-woman pool led by co-captains Inday Tolentino and Isabella Flanigan, which will be narrowed down to a 14-woman roster.
