Ukraine secures spot in FIFA Futsal World Cup semi-final

Ukraine has reached their first Futsal World Cup semi-final since 1996 after beating Venezuela 9-4 on Sunday to set up a Wednesday tie with Brazil, who knocked out Morocco.


The final two quarter-finals matches are on Monday and first up will be France and Paraguay. This comes after France beat Thailand 5-2 in the round of 16.


Kazakhstan meanwhile take on Argentina on Monday night, after eliminating reigning world and European champions Portugal. Argentina defeated Croatia in their round of 16 match.


Quarter-finals


30 September: France vs Paraguay (14:30, Bukhara)

30 September: Kazakhstan vs Argentina (17:00, Tashkent)


Semi-finals


Semis will get underway on Wednesday, October 2, when Ukraine face Brazil in Tashkent.


On Thursday, October 3, Kazakhstan or Argentina will face France of Paraguay.


Third-place match

This match will be played on Sunday, 6 October in Tashkent.

The final will follow later in the day.


Don’t forget to tune in to Ariana Television to watch these exciting matches – which are being broadcast live by Ariana Television Network.

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