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AFC's finest chasing Thailand 2012 places

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Four tickets to the FIFA Futsal World Cup will be up for grabs when Asia's 16 best sides meet in the 2012 AFC Futsal Championship this week. FIFA.com previews the tournament.

Thais, Aussies do battle ahead of Asian finals

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Thailand’s preparations for the FIFA Futsal World Cup and the AFC Futsal Championship have moved up a gear with morale-boosting back-to-back wins over Australia.

FIFA complete latest Thai inspection

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT

The latest FIFA inspection visit in preparation for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 concluded on Saturday, with a multitude of topics having been covered over its five-day duration.

Thailand invite Spain, Australia for friendlies

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:02:00 GMT

Ahead of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, which is set to take place in November, hosts Thailand have announced their plans for four friendly matches against Australia and top-ranked Spain during May and August.

Makau, the Solomons' Jack of all trades

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from 19-year-old Coleman Kabini Makau of the Solomon Islands, who is determined to make a splash at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012.

Development in Africa, qualifiers for Thailand

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:46:00 GMT

In our monthly round-up of the latest developments in futsal, FIFA.com looks over qualifying action for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 and development work taking place in Africa.

Asean success boosts Thai hopefuls

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:45:00 GMT

Thailand's preparations for the FIFA Futsal World Cup have received a boost with victory in the AFF Futsal Championship 2012.

‘Korat’ prepared for Futsal World Cup

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Nakhon Ratchasima, known as ‘Korat’, is continuing its preparations for being a host venue at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Thailand.

Seismic shift in South America

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:12:00 GMT

There was a change to the established futsal order in South America in the recent World Cup qualifying tournament, with Brazil being pipped to the title by Argentina and Colombia and Paraguay making waves.

Colombia, Paraguay complete quartet

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:42:00 GMT

Colombia and Paraguay have won through to Thailand 2012 with the former set to appear in their first FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Argentina, Brazil qualify for Thailand 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:56:00 GMT

Reigning champions and four-time winners Brazil have been joined by Argentina in qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012.

CONMEBOL nations chase four places in Thailand

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:57:00 GMT

With the South American Futsal qualifying tournament set to kick off in Brazil, with four teams out to claim passage to November's FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand, FIFA.com previews the week of action.

European septet seal Thailand berths

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:41:00 GMT

The UEFA play-offs for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 provided plenty of excitement, with seven European teams booking their tickets for Thailand, as FIFA.com reports.

Futsal World Cup schedule confirmed

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:23:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee has approved the match schedule for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012, which will begin with four matches on Thursday 1 November 2012.

Construction work on track in Bangkok

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:15:00 GMT

A FIFA inspection team visited Thailand between 27 and 31 March to check on preparations for the 7th edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, to be played in Thailand between 1 and 18 November 2012.

Newcomers and veterans eye futsal showpiece

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:23:00 GMT

A record number of teams sought a place at this year's FIFA Futsal World Cup. FIFA.com reviews the facts and stats from qualifying for the tournament in Thailand.

Could you play a role at Thailand 2012?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:21:00 GMT

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 are looking for volunteers to support the 24 teams, media and public who will come from around the world for the event.

Thailand task for futsal icon Hermans

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:15:00 GMT

Dutchman Victor 'Vic' Hermans was the player of the tournament at the first FIFA Futsal World Cup in 1989. Fully 23 years later, he is aiming high with World Cup hosts Thailand.

Kurukurus enjoying Spanish lessons

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:06:00 GMT

After a baptism of fire at Brazil 2008, the Soloman Islands have called on the services of Spain coach Venancio Lopez, who spoke with FIFA.com, to give them some pointers ahead of Thailand 2012.

Futsal World Cup to kick off on 1 November

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:49:00 GMT

The FIFA Futsal Committee has approved an amendment to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 match schedule, which will now see the 24-team competition kicking off on Thursday 1 November 2012.

Spain reign supreme in Croatia

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:06:00 GMT

Spain claimed their fourth consecutive title at the UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 with victory over Russia in the final. Italy also underlined their ambitions, while hosts Croatia proved the surprise package.

Qualifying countdown to Thailand kicks off

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Fourteen of UEFA's top Futsal sides today found out who they will face to make it through to FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012, with Norway making it to this stage in proceedings for the first time.

A tale of Brazilian supremacy

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:16:00 GMT

With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the seventh FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand later this year, FIFA.com looks back at the tournament's history, with Brazil the dominant force.

EURO in sight, World Cup in mind

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 fast approaching, 14 European nations are anticipating the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 play-off draw. FIFA.com looks ahead to both.

Dignitaries relishing Thai festival of futsal

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:52:00 GMT

The Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, joined several major figures in Asian football in offering wholehearted backing to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 at today's emblem launch.

Land of Smiles launches FIFA Futsal World Cup

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:39:00 GMT

The seventh FIFA Futsal World Cup was officially launched today as dignitaries from across Thailand – affectionately known as ‘The Land of Smiles’ - and Asian football came to Bangkok.