Eurocopa de Fútbol Sala 2026 Highlights: Portugal Triumphs Over Italy, Hungary Secures Historic Win
Portugal beat Italy 6-2, Hungary wins its first Eurocopa match, and the UEFA Futsal Euro 2026 progresses with group stages across three countries.
- • Portugal defeated Italy 6-2 and extended their Eurocopa winning streak to 12 matches.
- • Hungary achieved their first-ever victory at the Eurocopa, beating Poland 4-2.
- • The tournament is hosted by Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia with 16 teams participating.
- • Group matches run until January 29; knockout rounds start January 31, final on February 7.
Key details
The UEFA Futsal Euro 2026 is currently underway in Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia, featuring 16 teams competing across multiple venues including Arena Riga, Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas, and Arena Stožice in Ljubljana. The tournament began on January 21 and the group stage matches will continue until January 29, followed by the knockout rounds starting January 31. The competition culminates with the final on February 7.
In the latest key matches from Group D held at Arena Stožice in Ljubljana, the defending champions Portugal defeated Italy 6-2. Italy took an early lead through captain Carmelo Musumeci, but Portugal equalized before halftime with a goal from Diogo Santos. In the second half, Portugal dominated, with player Kutchy scoring twice and assisting another goal. Other goals contributed by Diogo Santos and Bruno Coelho extended Portugal's lead. Kutchy was named the Player of the Match for his stellar performance. This victory extends Portugal’s Eurocopa winning streak to an impressive 12 consecutive matches.
Another notable outcome came from Hungary, who secured their first-ever win in Eurocopa finals by beating Poland 4-2. Hungary's Márk Fekete opened the scoring, while Poland initially responded with two set-piece goals. However, after a Poland player was sent off, Hungary capitalized, scoring three late goals including two from Máté Suscsák, who earned Player of the Match honors. This landmark win breaks Hungary's previous streak of seven losses, while Poland remains without a victory in nine Eurocopa matches.
Group compositions include Latvia, Croatia, Georgia, and France in Group A; Lithuania, Armenia, Czech Republic, and Ukraine in Group B; Slovenia, Belarus, Spain, and Belgium in Group C; and Italy, Hungary, Portugal, and Poland in Group D. The tournament's knockout phase will feature quarter-finals in Riga and Kaunas, with the final stages hosted at Arena Stožice.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
