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FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008

  • Teams: 26
  • When: 30 September 2008 to 19 October 2008
  • Final:
  • Matches: 56
  • Goals Scored: 378 (average 6.8 per match)
  • Attendance: 288604 (average 5153)
      • Winner: Brazil
      • Runners-Up: Spain
      • Third: Italy
      • Fourth: Russia
      • adidas Golden Ball: FALCAO (BRA)
          • adidas Golden Shoe: PULA (RUS)
              • adidas Golden Glove: TIAGO (BRA)
              • FIFA Fair Play award: Spain

Overview

Home triumph sends fans delirious
When Brazil captain Vinicius hoisted the FIFA Futsal World Cup Trophy in front of a delirious crowd at midday on 19 October 2008, it was a case of ‘mission accomplished' for the Auriverdes, as the South Americans claimed the most prestigious trophy in the game for the fourth time.

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