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FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines: What you need to know
The Philippines women's futsal team, Filipina5, is competing in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup hosted in the Philippines.
Despite being the lowest-ranked team in their group at world No. 63, the Filipina5 are determined to compete and win against tougher opponents.
Their group includes No. 6 Argentina, No. 14 Poland, and No. 31 Morocco.
Filipina5 forward Dionesia Tolentin expressed the honor of representing the country and fulfilling dreams.
The team's campaign begins against Poland on November 21, followed by matches against Morocco on November 24 and Argentina on November 27, all at the PhilSports Arena.
Three mainstays from the Filipinas' 11-a-side team, Jaclyn Sawicki, Katrina Guillou, and Isabella Flanigan, are reinforcing the Filipina5.
The tournament features 16 teams, and the Philippines hopes to secure a top-two finish in their group to advance.
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