Groups set for U-15 Futsal World Cup in Paraguay
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The groups and schedule for the U-15 Futsal World Cup in Paraguay have been determined.
- Paraguay is in Group A with Mexico, Canada, and Chile, with matches starting September 7.
- Twelve national teams will compete across three groups in Carmen del Paranรก and Coronel Bogado.
The draw for the U-15 Futsal World Cup, set to take place in Paraguay from September 7-12, has been finalized. Host nation Paraguay headlines Group A, facing competition from Mexico, Canada, and Chile. The tournament will feature 12 national teams competing across two venues in the Itapรบa Department: Carmen del Paranรก and Coronel Bogado.
Group B consists of Colombia, Uruguay, Australia, and Argentina, while Group C includes Brazil, Catalonia, the United States, and Bolivia. The competition format allows the top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, to advance to the knockout stage.
Paraguay will kick off the tournament against Canada in the opening match for Group A. Simultaneously, Mexico will play Chile. Other opening day fixtures include Colombia versus Australia and Uruguay against Argentina in Group B, and Brazil versus the United States, alongside Catalonia against Bolivia in Group C. Brazil won the inaugural U-15 Futsal World Cup in 2021, with Colombia finishing second and Paraguay third.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.