Iran handed tough draw at 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group D of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.

Team Melli (FIFA Rank 9) are grouped along with Brazil (FIFA Rank 1), Italy (FIFA Rank 7) and Panama (FIFA Rank 79).

The 16 teams are divided into four groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase, comprising quarter-finals, semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final match.

Full 2025 FIFA Futsal World Cup Draw

Group A: Philippines, Poland, Morocco, Argentina
Group B: Spain, Thailand, Colombia, Canada
Group C: Portugal, Tanzania, Japan, New Zealand
Group D: Brazil, Iran, Italy, Panama

The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 marks the first time that women’s futsal will be showcased on the global stage.

The first-ever World Cup will take place in Pasig City, Manila, the Philippines from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7.