Philippines hosts, competes in FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, Nov 21-Dec 7
The Philippines is preparing to host and compete in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup, which will take place from November 21 to December 7 in Pasig City and Victorias City.
A total of 16 countries, including Spain, Italy, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, Poland, Portugal, Iran, Japan, Morocco, Tanzania, Argentina, Colombia, Panama, New Zealand, and the Philippines, will participate in the tournament.
Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez expressed confidence that the Philippine team can be competitive against top teams despite being considered underdogs, stating 'We're not here just to participate. We're here to make an impact.'
With less than 100 days until the event, Gutierrez assured that all preparations are on track and venues meet FIFA standards.
The national team will attend training camps in Japan by mid-September and possibly in Europe during the FIFA window in October, with an official draw ceremony for the tournament taking place on September 15.
Administrative Order No. 35 signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. established an Inter-Agency Task Force to support hosting preparations.
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