Spain Clinches Eighth Futsal Euro Title with Thrilling Victory Over Portugal

Spain captured their eighth Futsal Euro Championship title in a dramatic 5-3 win against Portugal in the 2026 final held at Arena Stožice in Liubliana, Slovenia, witnessed by 8,126 spectators. The match was a back-and-forth contest; Spain initially led, but Portugal fought back to tie the game twice at 2-2 and 3-3. Ultimately, Spain's Antonio Pérez secured a remarkable hat-trick—the first in a final in 30 years—sealing the victory.

This triumph ended a decade-long wait for Spain to reclaim the championship, having been dethroned by the same Portuguese team in the 2018 final at the identical venue. The Spanish goalkeeper Didac Plana and Portugal's Bernardo Paçó delivered notable performances, but Spain’s resilience and collective strength emerged decisive.

Upon returning to Madrid, the victorious Spanish squad received a celebratory welcome. Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, praised the team’s stability and camaraderie, affirming, "This European Championship places Spanish futsal where it deserves to be. This Spain is the champion of both men's and women's futsal." Coach Jesús Velasco highlighted the challenge of international competition and the players’ dedication to representing Spain at the highest level.

Captain Mario Rivillos expressed pride after the long wait, while Adolfo, who scored the decisive goal in the final, shared his emotional relief: "These tears come from lifting the weight off our shoulders. The World Cup was rock bottom, and now we have taken a step forward." This victory not only restores Spain’s dominance in European futsal but also symbolizes the culmination of perseverance and teamwork.