Canada’s women’s futsal team makes history by winning the first CONCACAF W Futsal Championship and qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
Canada Triumphs in Historic CONCACAF W Futsal Championship
In their international debut, Canada’s women’s futsal squad captured the inaugural CONCACAF W Futsal Championship title with a commanding 8-2 victory over Panama. Esther Brossard led the charge with a hat-trick, while other key players contributed to a dominant performance at Guatemala City’s Domo Polideportivo.
Securing a Spot at the First FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
Earlier, Canada clinched their place in the upcoming FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup by edging Mexico in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout after a 4-4 draw in the semifinals. Both finalists from the nine-team CONCACAF tournament earned berths to the 16-team World Cup set for November 21 to December 7, 2025, in the Philippines.
Awards and Accolades Highlight Canada’s Success
Goalkeeper Léa Palacio-Tellier earned the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper Award, while Brossard’s eight goals secured her both the Top Scorer and Best Player honors. Canada also received the Fair Play Award, underscoring their sportsmanship and team spirit throughout the competition.
The Road to Victory and Future Prospects
Canada advanced to the semifinals after a 3-1 victory over the U.S., finishing second in their group behind Costa Rica. Under coach Alexandre Da Rocha, appointed earlier this year, the team quickly gelled, embracing the challenge of making history in women’s futsal.
What Is Futsal?
Futsal is a fast-paced, five-a-side indoor soccer game played in two 20-minute halves, with rolling substitutions similar to hockey. Its growing popularity is highlighted by FIFA’s launch of the first Women’s Futsal World Cup in 2025.
Canada’s stunning debut victory signals a bright future for women’s futsal on the international stage. Want to know more about the upcoming World Cup or how to get involved in futsal locally?
