On 12 September, exactly 31 days from today, the ninth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 will be held in the European country Lithuania.
The tournament was initially scheduled to be held from 12 September to 4 October 2020. However, due to the COVD-19 pandemic, the tournament was postponed from 12 September to 3 October 2021.
Name: 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania
Name (Lithuanian): Pasuaulio Salės Futbolo Čempionatas Lithuania 2021
Dates: 12 September – 3 October 2021
Host: Lithuania
Cities (Venues): Kaunas (Žalgiris Arena), Klaipėda (Švyturys Arena), Vilnius (Avia Solutions Group Arena)
Defending champions: Argentina (2016)
Most titles: Brazil (five)
Debutants: Lithuania (UEFA, host), Angola (CAF), Venezuela (CONMEBOL)
The Mascot: Ivartito (PROMOVIDEO)
Twenty-four teams are divided into six groups. The best two teams of each group and four best third-placed teams will advance to the 1/8 finals. The semifinals and the finals will be played in Kaunas (Žalgiris Arena).
FIFA FUTSAL WORL CUP 2021 PROMOVIDEO
🥁 Introducing... the draw for the #FutsalWC 🏆
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🤔 Which group will thrill fans most in Lithuania? 🤩 pic.twitter.com/2ImqhkitVY