Brazil national futsal team
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The Brazil national futsal team represents Brazil during international futsal
competitions. It is under the direction of the Brazilian Futsal Confederation or Confederação Brasileira de Futebol de Salão. The team is considered to be the strongest in the world earning a record three straight championships in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. Brazil also holds a record twelve championship wins in the South American Futsal Championship
also known as the Copa America – FIFA Futsal and five wins in the Taça América de Futsal
. As of December 2010 Brazil is ranked second in the Futsal World Ranking. Brazil has played in all FIFA Futsal World cups and has finished in the top three places in all six tournaments.
Ever since the early days of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil have been a force to be reckoned with on the international scene. The Auriverde claimed the trophy at the first three editions of the showpiece event, at Netherlands 1989, Hong Kong 1992 and Spain 1996, but have since been outstripped by their futsal bête noire, Spain. La Furia Roja proved too strong for Brazil in the Final of Guatemala 2000 and at the semi-final stage of Chinese Taipei 2004, where they went on to take the title once more. They are known for defeating East Timor 76–0 in the Lusophony Games in Macau.
Since Brazil were awarded host nation status for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008, retaking their place at the summit of the world game has become a matter of national pride. Coach Paulo Cesar de Oliveira has been charged with finding the right mix of players from Brazil's stellar domestic league – such as Falcão, player of the tournament at Chinese Taipei – and those working wonders in Spanish and Italian futsal. Having qualified automatically for Brazil 2008, the Auriverde's star-studded squad must now prove they have the will to win to match their undoubted talent.
Missing out on the futsal world title for the second tournament in succession in 2004 was a crushing blow to all those involved with the Brazilian national team. The task now facing the coaching staff is to imbue the Canarinha squad with the belief that they can indeed knock Spain off their perch. "We need to rebuild our players' confidence. The FIFA Futsal World Cup is the culmination of a long-term project, during which we hope that every player called up to the Seleção realises the level of effort and tactical awareness needed, over and above individual talent, to achieve success," underlined head coach "PC" de Oliveira.
Marcos Sorato
The following 15 players were named for 2010 Grand Prix de Futsal
Copa América – FIFA Futsal
Grand Prix de Futsal
Pan American Games
Odesur Games
Futsal Mundialito
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Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
competitions. It is under the direction of the Brazilian Futsal Confederation or Confederação Brasileira de Futebol de Salão. The team is considered to be the strongest in the world earning a record three straight championships in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. Brazil also holds a record twelve championship wins in the South American Futsal Championship
South American Futsal Championship
The Copa América de Futsal is the main national futsal competition of the CONMEBOL nations. It was first held in 1967 and until 1989 was organized by FIFUSA and was named "South American Futsal Championship". In 2003 the competition changed its name to "Copa América de Futsal".-South American...
also known as the Copa America – FIFA Futsal and five wins in the Taça América de Futsal
South American Futsal Championship
The Copa América de Futsal is the main national futsal competition of the CONMEBOL nations. It was first held in 1967 and until 1989 was organized by FIFUSA and was named "South American Futsal Championship". In 2003 the competition changed its name to "Copa América de Futsal".-South American...
. As of December 2010 Brazil is ranked second in the Futsal World Ranking. Brazil has played in all FIFA Futsal World cups and has finished in the top three places in all six tournaments.
- The past
Ever since the early days of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil have been a force to be reckoned with on the international scene. The Auriverde claimed the trophy at the first three editions of the showpiece event, at Netherlands 1989, Hong Kong 1992 and Spain 1996, but have since been outstripped by their futsal bête noire, Spain. La Furia Roja proved too strong for Brazil in the Final of Guatemala 2000 and at the semi-final stage of Chinese Taipei 2004, where they went on to take the title once more. They are known for defeating East Timor 76–0 in the Lusophony Games in Macau.
- The present
Since Brazil were awarded host nation status for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008, retaking their place at the summit of the world game has become a matter of national pride. Coach Paulo Cesar de Oliveira has been charged with finding the right mix of players from Brazil's stellar domestic league – such as Falcão, player of the tournament at Chinese Taipei – and those working wonders in Spanish and Italian futsal. Having qualified automatically for Brazil 2008, the Auriverde's star-studded squad must now prove they have the will to win to match their undoubted talent.
- The future
Missing out on the futsal world title for the second tournament in succession in 2004 was a crushing blow to all those involved with the Brazilian national team. The task now facing the coaching staff is to imbue the Canarinha squad with the belief that they can indeed knock Spain off their perch. "We need to rebuild our players' confidence. The FIFA Futsal World Cup is the culmination of a long-term project, during which we hope that every player called up to the Seleção realises the level of effort and tactical awareness needed, over and above individual talent, to achieve success," underlined head coach "PC" de Oliveira.
Current squad
Head coach: Marcos SoratoThe following 15 players were named for 2010 Grand Prix de Futsal
Former stars
- Jackson 1979–1988
- Douglas 1980–1989
- Murruga 1983–1991
- Raul 1985–1990
- Fininho 1992–2004
- Jorginho 1992
- Manoel Tobias 1992–2004
- Vander 1988–1997
- Choco 1993–1999
FIFA Futsal World Cup record
- 19891989 FIFA Futsal World ChampionshipThe 1989 FIFA Futsal World Cup was held in the Netherlands and won by Brazil. Laszlo Zsadanyi of Hungary was top scorer with 7 goals.-Group A:-----Group B:-----Group C:-----Group D:-Group A:-----Group B:-Final round:...
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Champions - 19921992 FIFA Futsal World ChampionshipThe 1992 edition of the FIFA Futsal World Championship was held in Hong Kong. It was the second world championship held under the aegis of football's world governing body.- Qualified nations :- Venues :- Squads :...
– Champions - 19961996 FIFA Futsal World ChampionshipThe 1996 edition of the FIFA Futsal World Championship was held in Spain. It was the third world championship held under the aegis of football's world governing body.- Venues :- Group A :--------- Group B :--------...
– Champions - 20002000 FIFA Futsal World ChampionshipThe 2000 edition of the FIFA Futsal World Championship was held between November 18 and December 3 in Guatemala. It was the 4th World Championship held under the aegis of football's world governing body....
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2nd place - 2004 –
3rd place - 2008 – Champions
Copa América - FIFA Futsal record
- 1965 – 3rd place
- 1969 – Champions
- 1971 – Champions
- 1973 – Champions
- 1975 – Champions
- 1976 – Champions
- 1977 – Champions
- 1979 – Champions
- 1983 – Champions
- 1986 – Champions
- 1989 – Champions
- 1992 – Champions
- 1995 – Champions
- 1996 – Champions
- 1997 – Champions
- 1998 – Champions
- 1999 – Champions
Copa América – FIFA Futsal
- 2000 – Champions
- 2003 – 2nd place
- 20082008 Copa América - FIFA FutsalThe 2008 CONMEBOL Futsal Championship was the 20th edition of the main international futsal tournament of the South America region. It took place in Montevideo, Uruguay from 23 June to 28 June 2008....
– Champions
Grand Prix de FutsalGrand Prix de FutsalThe Grand Prix de Futsal is an international futsal competition of the same kind of the FIFA Futsal World Championship but with invited nations and held annually in Brazil. It was first held in 2005.-Competition format:...
record
- 20052005 Grand Prix de Futsal16/09/2005Grand Prix das Américas 200520-24/9/2005Brusque/Santa Catarina -Group A Standing: 1. Brazil ---------------------------2-2-0-0-12—1--6 2. Uruguay --------------------------2-0-1-1--1--5--1 3. Venezuela ------------------------2-0-1-1--0--7--1...
– Champions - 20062006 Grand Prix de FutsalThe Grand Prix de Futsal is an international futsal competition of the same kind of the FIFA Futsal World Championship but with invited nations and held annually in Brazil.-Venue:*Caxias do Sul/Rio Grande do Sul...
– Champions - 20072007 Grand Prix de FutsalThe 2007 Grand Prix de Futsal was an International Futsal Tournament that took place between 20th and 27th October, 2007, in Santa Caterina, Brazil, in three locations:*Joinville *Lages...
– Champions - 20082008 Grand Prix de Futsal20/05/2008Grand Prix 2008Grand Prix 2008International Futsal Tournament4th EditionFortaleza 31/05-08/06/2008Halls:Ginásio Paulo SarasateGinásio da Universidade de Fortaleza Draw: 29/05/2008 at 19.30...
– Champions - 20092009 Grand Prix de Futsal-Classification 1st–8th:-Winner:...
– Champions - 20102010 Grand Prix de FutsalThe Grand Prix de Futsal was an international futsal competition of the same kind of the FIFA Futsal World Championship but with invited nations and held annually in Brazil...
– 2nd place - 20112011 Grand Prix de FutsalThe Grand Prix de Futsal is an international futsal competition of the same kind as the FIFA Futsal World Cup but with invited nations and held annually in Brazil...
– Champions
Pan American GamesPan American GamesThe Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
record
- 2007Futsal at the 2007 Pan American GamesFutsal at the 2007 Pan American Games took place at the Rio Centro Complex in a temporary facility. It was the first time the sport was played in a Pan American Games, mainly because Brazil hosted the games, and it is very popular there....
– Champions
FIFUSA/AMF Futsal World Cup
- 1982 – Champions
- 1985 – Champions
- 1988 – 2nd place
- 1991 – 3rd place
- 1994 – 4th place
- 1997 – 3rd place
- 2000 – Quarter-Finals
- 2003 – Quarter-Finals
- 2007 – Did not Enter
Odesur GamesFutsal in Odesur GamesSince 1998, no football tournament took place at the Odesur Games . Odesur abbreviates Organización Deportiva Sudamericana. Instead futsal events have been taking place since 2002.-Results:...
record
- 2002 – Champions
- 2006 – Champions
- 2010 – Champions
Futsal MundialitoFutsal MundialitoThe Futsal Mundialito is a futsal competition of the same kind of the FIFA Futsal World Cup but with invited nations. It was first held in 1994.-Results:...
record
- 1994 – Did not Enter
- 1995 – Champions
- 1996 – Champions
- 1998 – Champions
- 2001 – Champions
- 2002 – Champions
- 2006 – Did not Enter
- 20072007 Futsal Mundialito2007 Futsal Mundialito is an international friendly championship in futsal. The tournament was held in Algarve, Portugal from 4 to 8 of July 2007...
– Did not Enter - 20082008 Futsal Mundialito2008 Futsal Mundialito is an international friendly championship in futsal. The tournament was held in Algarve, Portugal from 2 to 6 of July 2008...
– Did not Enter
Futsal Pyramids Cup
- 2002 – Champions
- 2003 – 3rd place
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Futsal World tournament
- 1986 – 8th place
- 1987 – 3rd place
- 1987 – 2nd place
Lusophony Games
- 2006Futsal at the 2006 Lusophony GamesThe Futsal tournament of the 2006 Lusophony Games was played in Macau, People's Republic of China. The venue was the Macao East Asian Games Dome...
– Champions - 2009Futsal at the 2009 Lusophony GamesThe Futsal tournament of the 2009 Lusophony Games was played in Lisbon, Portugal. The venue was the Pavilhão Atlântico. The tournament was played from 12 to 17 July 2009, and there was just the men's competition.-Futsal medal table by country:...
– Champions
Futsal Tiger's Cup
- 1997 – 2nd place
- 1999 – Champions
- 2001 – 2nd place
KL World 5's (Futsal, Kuala Lumpur)
- 2003 – 2nd place
- 2008 – Champions
IBSA Blind Futsal World championship
- 1998 – Champions
- 2000 – Champions
- 2002 – 3rd place
- 2006 – 2nd place