Brazil national futsal team

Brazil
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) Seleção (The National Team)
Verde-Amarela (The Green and Yellow)
Association Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF)
Confederation CONMEBOL (South America)
Head coach Vacant
Asst coach Manoel Tobias
Captain Rodrigo
Top scorer Falcão (401)
Home stadium Various
FIFA code BRA
FIFA ranking 1 (July 2022)
Home colours
Away colours
First international
Brazil 1–2 Italy
(Budapest, Hungary; 18 November 1986)
Biggest win
Brazil 76–0 East Timor
(Macau; 13 October 2006)
(World Record international score)
Biggest defeat
Brazil 1–6 Netherlands
(Genk, Belgium; 23 May 1988)
World Cup
Appearances 9 (First in 1989)
Best result Gold Champions (1989, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012)
South American Futsal Championship
Appearances 23 (All) (First in 1965)
Best result Gold Champions 19 times
World Cup
Appearances 11 (First in 1982)
Best result Gold Champions (1982, 1985)
Confederations Cup
Appearances 2 (First in 2013)
Best result Champions (2013)
Grand Prix de Futsal
Appearances 11 (All) (First in 2005)
Best result 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018)

The Brazil national futsal team represents Brazil during international futsal competitions. It is under the direction of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The team is considered to be the strongest in the world earning a record three straight championships in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. Brazil also holds a record twelve championship wins in the South American Futsal Championship also known as the Copa América de Futsal and five wins in the Taça América de Futsal. As of November 2016, Brazil is ranked first in the Futsal World Rankings. Brazil has played in all FIFA Futsal World Cups and has finished in the top three places eight times, which includes the recent Futsal World Cup in 2021.

History

FIFA Era

Ever since the early days of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, Brazil have been a force to be reckoned with on the international scene. The Auriverde claimed the trophy at the first three editions of the showpiece event, at Netherlands 1989, Hong Kong 1992 and Spain 1996, but were outstripped by their futsal bête noire, Spain. La Furia Roja proved to be too strong for Brazil in the Final of Guatemala 2000 and at the semi-final stage of Taiwan 2004, where they went on to take the title once more. Brazil won their 4th and 5th titles in Brazil 2008 and Thailand 2012, beating Spain in the finals of these two editions respectively. They are known for defeating East Timor 76–0 in the 2006 Lusophony Games in Macau.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2021

13 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group D Vietnam 1–9 Brazil Klaipėda, Lithuania
20:00 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Švyturys Arena
Attendance: 667
Referee: Juan Cordero (Spain)
16 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group D Brazil 4–0 Czech Republic Klaipėda, Lithuania
20:00 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Švyturys Arena
Attendance: 904
Referee: Carlos González (Guatemala)
19 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group D Brazil 5–1 Panama Klaipėda, Lithuania
16:00 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Švyturys Arena
Attendance: 1,643
Referee: Daniel Matković (Switzerland)
23 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Round of 16 Brazil 4–2 Japan Kaunas, Lithuania
20:00 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Žalgiris Arena
Attendance: 918
Referee: Irina Velikanova (Russia)
26 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Quarter-finals Morocco 0–1 Brazil Vilnius, Lithuania
17:30 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Avia Solutions Group Arena
Attendance: 1,516
Referee: Juan Cordero (Spain)
29 September 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Semi-finals Brazil 1–2 Argentina Kaunas, Lithuania
20:00 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Žalgiris Arena
Attendance: 3,349
Referee: Juan Cordero (Spain)
3 October 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup Third place match Brazil 4–2 Kazakhstan Kaunas, Lithuania
18:00 EEST (UTC+3) Report (FIFA) Stadium: Žalgiris Arena
Referee: Valeria Palma (Chile)

Team

Current squad

The following players were called up to the Brazil squad for a tournament in France played from 5 to 10 April 2022.

Head coach: Marquinhos Xavier

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
GK Guitta 11 June 1987 Sporting CP
GK Diego Roncaglio 15 July 1988 Benfica
DF Leo Santana 27 March 1988 ElPozo Murcia
DF João Victor 12 July 2000 Palma FS
DF Marlon Araújo 28 December 1987 Palma FS
MF Caio Ruiz 18 July 1997 Sporting CP
MF Marcênio 5 October 1987 Barcelona
MF Arthur Guilherme 16 May 1994 Benfica
MF Diego Nunes 31 October 1994 Palma FS
FW Rafa Santos 25 September 1990 Palma FS
FW Vinícius Rocha 30 March 1995 Benfica
FW Guilhermão 18 September 2000 Inter FS

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Brazil squad within the last 5 years.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Djony Mendes 7 June 1985 Magnus 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
GK Willian Dorn 17 December 1994 Krona 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
GK Henrique Rafagnin 5 November 1992 Foz Cataratas 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
GK Leo Gugiel 13 June 1996 Joaçaba 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019 PRE
GK Gian Wolverine 14 February 1985 Carlos Barbosa 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 17 March 2019
GK Lucas Oliveira 12 December 1990 Sorocaba 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
GK Careca 4 March 1989 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
GK João Neto 27 August 1991 Jaraguá 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018 PRE
GK Luan Muller 17 November 1993 Foz Cataratas 2018 Grand Prix de Futsal, 30 January 2018
DF Rodrigo Araújo 7 June 1984 Sorocaba 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
DF Allan Santos 30 May 1989 Atlântico 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
DF João Salla 31 May 1996 Carlos Barbosa 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
DF Gleidson Saturnino 11 April 1997 Sorocaba 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
DF Rafael Rato 16 June 1983 Inter FS v. Poland, 16 April 2019
DF Fernando Drasler 20 June 1988 ElPozo Murcia v. Poland, 16 April 2019
DF Lé 7 September 1984 Carlos Barbosa 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 17 March 2019
DF Nando 31 October 1987 Gazprom-Ugra v. Spain, 5 February 2019
DF Nenê 15 May 1982 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
DF Daniel Ferreira 1 June 1992 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
DF João Pedro 27 March 1996 Minas 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
MF Pito 6 November 1991 Inter FS v. Slovenia, 5 April 2022 INJ
MF Felipe Valério 8 July 1993 ElPozo Murcia v. Slovenia, 5 April 2022 INJ
MF Danilo Baron 7 February 1985 Sorocaba 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Daniel Japonês 16 February 1986 Barcelona 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Bruno Dias 10 April 1987 Joinville 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Gadeia 14 June 1988 Inter FS 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Dyego Zuffo 5 August 1989 Barcelona 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Bateria 16 December 1990 Cartagena 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Leandro Lino 25 July 1995 Sorocaba 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
MF Júlio Zanotto 26 January 1996 Carlos Barbosa 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
MF Pedala 16 March 1996 Cascavel 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
MF Bruninho 1 July 1997 Joinville 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
MF Leozinho 5 December 1998 Sorocaba 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
MF Matheus Rodrigues 3 October 1996 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019 PRE
MF Felipe Paradynski 16 June 1994 Palma Futsal v. Poland, 16 April 2019
MF Leandro Caires 7 November 1986 Joinville 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 17 March 2019
MF Alex Felipe 23 April 1993 Sporting CP v. Spain, 5 February 2019
MF Marcel Marques 26 July 1996 Inter FS v. Spain, 5 February 2019
MF Caio Costa 8 March 1986 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
MF Renatinho 19 December 1988 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
MF William Santos 15 October 1994 Minas 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
MF Neguinho 7 March 1992 Pato Futsal v. Paraguay, 29 October 2018
MF Walex dos Santos 8 March 1993 Jaraguá v. Paraguay, 29 October 2018
MF Vandinho 18 June 1998 Tubarão v. Paraguay, 29 October 2018
MF Falcão 8 June 1977 258 401 Retired v. Paraguay, 28 October 2018
MF Felipe Valério 8 July 1993 Carlos Barbosa v. Argentina, 25 September 2018
MF Sol Sales 9 November 1988 Marreco 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
MF Sérgio Jamur 12 September 1990 Foz Cataratas 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
MF Suelton Souza 26 June 1991 Copagril 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
MF Valdin 23 June 1979 Carlos Barbosa v. Poland, 1 April 2018
MF Kevin Farias 21 March 1990 Sorocaba v. Poland, 1 April 2018
MF Jackson Samurai 26 September 1989 Joinville 2018 Grand Prix de Futsal, 30 January 2018
FW Higor de Souza 18 July 1998 Palma FS v. Slovenia, 5 April 2022 COV
FW Ferrão 29 October 1990 Barcelona 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
FW Fits 23 May 1992 Benfica 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup, 3 October 2021
FW Charuto 8 January 1993 Sorocaba 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
FW Dill 21 June 1998 Assoeva 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 14 September 2019
FW Jé 5 November 1983 Jaraguá 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 17 March 2019
FW Darlan Henrique 18 November 1988 Carlos Barbosa 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 17 March 2019
FW Dieguinho 22 June 1989 Sporting CP v. Spain, 5 February 2019
FW Douglas Nunes 10 July 1992 Corinthians 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 16 December 2018
FW Vini Flores 27 December 1984 Foz Cataratas 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
FW Barbosinha 30 March 1988 Copagril 2018–19 Sul-Americana, 19 August 2018
FW Sinoê 25 April 1984 Marreco v. Poland, 1 April 2018

INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. COV Player withdrew from the squad due to contracting COVID-19.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Retired from international football.

Notable players

  • Jackson João Bosco Moreira dos Santos (1979–1988)
  • Douglas Pierotti (1980–1989)
  • Eduardo Valdez Basso (1983–1991)
  • Raul Cerqueira de Rezende (1985–1990)
  • Paulo Sérgio Lira Goés (1992–2004)
  • Jorge Luis da Costa Pimentel (1992)
  • Manoel Tobias (1992–2004)
  • Vander (1988–1997)
  • Carlos Roberto Castro Silva (1993–1999)
  • Lenísio (1999–2012)
  • Falcão (1998–2018)

Competitive record

FIFA Futsal World Cup

FIFA Futsal World Cup record
Years Round Position Pld W D L GS GA
1989 Champions 1st 8 5 1 2 33 17
1992 Champions 1st 8 7 1 0 44 7
1996 Champions 1st 8 7 1 0 55 16
2000 Runners-up 2nd 8 7 0 1 78 14
2004 Third place 3rd 8 7 1 0 48 15
2008 Champions 1st 9 8 1 0 64 8
2012 Champions 1st 7 7 0 0 45 7
2016 Round of 16 9th 4 3 1 0 33 9
2021 Third place 3rd 7 6 0 1 28 8
2024 To be determined
Total 9/10 5 titles 67 57 6 4 428 101

FIFUSA/AMF Futsal World Cup

FIFUSA Futsal World Championship record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GS GA
1982 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 33 3
1985 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 48 2
1988 Runners-up 2nd 8 7 1 0 75 8
1991 Third place 3rd 9 6 0 3 36 18
1994 Fourth place 4th 9 5 3 1 35 13
1997 Third place 3rd 8 6 1 1 26 14
2000 Quarter-finals 8th 6 3 1 2 51 15
2003 Second round 6th 4 2 1 1 18 6
2007 did not enter
2011 Group stage 9th 3 1 1 1 13 13
2015 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 7 5
2019 Runners-up 2nd – – – – – –
Total 11/12 2 titles 62 43 8 11 342 97

Copa América de Futsal

South American Futsal Championship (Unofficial)

  • 1965 – Silver 2nd place
  • 1969 – Gold Champions
  • 1971 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1973 – Gold Champions
  • 1975 – Gold Champions
  • 1976 – Gold Champions
  • 1977 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1979 – Gold Champions
  • 1983 – Gold Champions
  • 1986 – Gold Champions
  • 1989 – Gold Champions (host)

Copa América de Futsal

See also: Copa América de Futsal
  • 1992 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1995 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1996 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1997 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1998 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 1999 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 2000 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 2003 – Silver 2nd place
  • 2008 – Gold Champions
  • 2011 – Gold Champions
  • 2015 – Bronze 3rd place
  • 2017 – Gold Champions
  • 2022 – Bronze 3rd place

FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)

  • 2012 – Bronze 3rd place (host)
  • 2016 – Gold Champions
  • 2020 – Silver 2nd place


Futsal Confederations Cup

  • 2009 – Did not enter
  • 2013 – Champions (host)
  • 2014 – 3rd place

Pan American Games

  • 2007 – Champions (host)

Panamerican FIFUSA Championship

  • 1980 – Champions
  • 1984 – Champions (host)
  • 1990 – Did not enter
  • 1993 – Semi-finals
  • 1996 – 4th place
  • 1999 – Did not enter

South American Games

  • 2002 – Gold Champions (host)
  • 2006 – Gold Champions
  • 2010 – Gold Champions
  • 2014 – Gold Champions

Grand Prix de Futsal

  • 2005 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2006 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2007 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2008 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2009 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2010 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd place (host)
  • 2011 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2013 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2014 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2015 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)
  • 2018 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (host)

Futsal Mundialito

Other tournaments

Futsal Pyramids Cup

  • 2002 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions
  • 2003 – 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 3rd place

Futsal World Tournament

  • 1986 – 8th place
  • 1987 – 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 3rd place
  • 1987 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd place

Lusophony Games

Futsal Tiger's Cup

  • 1997 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd place
  • 1999 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions
  • 2001 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd place

KL World 5's (Futsal, Kuala Lumpur)

  • 2003 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd place
  • 2008 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions

IBSA Blind Futsal World Championship

  • 1998 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions
  • 2000 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions
  • 2002 – 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 3rd place
  • 2006 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd place
  • 2010 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions

Ho Chi Minh City International Futsal Tournament

  • 2013 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions

Head-to-head record

Team Pld Win Drawn* Lose GF GA Diff
Angola 4 4 0 0 36 1 +35
Argentina 80 65 8 8 311 98 +213
Australia 7 7 0 0 49 1 +48
Belarus 2 2 0 0 17 0 +17
Belgium 13 11 2 0 61 20 +41
Bolivia 9 9 0 0 63 9 +54
Catalonia 2 2 0 0 8 2 +6
Canada 4 4 0 0 59 3 +56
Chile 16 16 0 0 134 12 +122
China 4 4 0 0 40 3 +37
Colombia 25 23 2 0 99 30 +69
Comoros 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4
Costa Rica 17 17 0 0 112 13 +99
Croatia 7 7 0 0 39 8 +31
Cuba 4 4 0 0 44 2 +42
Czech Republic 8 8 0 0 49 11 +38
Denmark 2 2 0 0 17 0 +17
Ecuador 15 15 0 0 124 21 +103
Egypt 8 6 1 1 50 18 +32
France 2 2 0 0 14 3 +11
Guatemala 12 12 0 0 90 13 +77
Guinea-Bissau 1 1 0 0 15 0 +15
Hungary 12 11 0 1 62 16 +46
Iran 25 22 3 0 124 46 +78
Italy 16 13 2 1 64 23 +41
Japan 21 20 1 0 117 23 +94
Kazakhstan 2 2 0 0 16 3 +13
Kuwait 2 2 0 0 15 1 +14
Libya 5 5 0 0 25 7 +18
Macau 2 2 0 0 65 0 +65
Morocco 5 3 1 1 8 4 +4
Malaysia 1 1 0 0 15 0 +15
Mexico 2 2 0 0 25 2 +23
Mozambique 2 2 0 0 22 3 +19
Netherlands 15 12 0 3 56 27 +29
Panama 2 2 0 0 21 1 +20
Paraguay 49 46 2 1 297 62 +235
Peru 11 10 0 1 67 10 +57
Poland 8 8 0 0 47 12 +35
Portugal 22 18 4 0 85 35 +41
Romania 4 4 0 0 34 5 +29
Russia 17 15 1 1 81 31 +50
São Tomé and Príncipe 1 1 0 0 9 2 +7
Saudi Arabia 2 2 0 0 11 0 +11
Serbia 9 7 1 1 44 17 +25
Singapore 2 2 0 0 45 4 +41
Slovakia 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4
Slovenia 6 6 0 0 28 5 +23
Solomon Islands 2 2 0 0 39 0 +39
South Africa 1 1 0 0 30 0 +30
Spain 33 18 6 9 120 91 +29
Thailand 7 7 0 0 52 5 +47
East Timor 1 1 0 0 76 0 +76
Turkey 1 1 0 0 14 2 +12
Ukraine 14 11 2 1 79 17 +62
United States 13 11 1 1 82 27 +55
Uruguay 39 39 0 0 258 37 +221
Uzbekistan 3 3 0 0 22 0 +22
Venezuela 14 14 0 0 95 9 +86
Vietnam 3 2 0 1 19 5 +14
Zambia 1 1 0 0 11 2 +9
Total 620 552 37 31 3432 719 +2721

See also