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Filipinas5 bring 'puso' to inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup hosted by PH
The Philippine women's national futsal team, also known as Filipinas5, will compete in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup hosted by the Philippines, beginning November 21.
Key players from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, including Jaclyn Sawicki, Katrina Guillou, and Isabella Flanigan, will be part of the team.
The team, coached by Rafael Merino, is in Group A and will face Poland, Morocco, and Argentina.
Filipinas5 will begin their campaign against Poland on November 21, followed by matches against Morocco on November 24 and Argentina on November 27.
The tournament features 16 nations and will conclude on December 7, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals.
Forward Shai del Ocampo emphasized the team's "puso" (heart) and commitment to representing the country with hard work and fighting spirit.
The team recently completed an intensive training camp in Spain and is currently ranked world No. 63, while their opening opponent, Poland, is ranked 14th.
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