Spain's Women's Futsal Team Clinches Historic Bronze at Inaugural 2025 World Cup

Spain's women's futsal team has made history by securing the bronze medal at the first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup held in the Philippines. With a commanding 5-1 victory over Argentina, the Spanish squad marked a significant milestone in advancing women's futsal both nationally and internationally.

Key players such as Irene and Laura Córdoba—who have been playing together since childhood and currently represent Futsi Navalcarnero—played pivotal roles in this achievement. Irene Córdoba's exceptional performance earned her the Silver Boot award, highlighting her importance to the team. Alongside them, players like Cristina García, Ceci, Dany, and Noelia Montoro contributed significantly, representing clubs including STV Roldán, La Boca Te Lía Alcantarilla, and Poio Pescamar.

In an interview, Irene and Laura emphasized that this achievement aims to promote professional conditions for female players and elevate the status of women's futsal in Spain. Irene stated, "We wanted the gold, but experiencing this is already historic and a dream. It recognizes all the work we've done." She also expressed confidence in Spain's competitiveness, saying, "I don't think we are far from Brazil; our team is fully capable of beating them. They are idealized, they are very good, but we are also very good."

This breakthrough is hoped to serve as a catalyst for giving women's futsal the recognition and professional support it deserves in Spain. The team's celebration and recognition across Spanish media underline the growing prominence and potential of the sport within the country.

Spain's bronze medal in this inaugural tournament not only showcases the country's talent on the global stage but also signals a bright future for women's futsal as it gains momentum and recognition domestically and internationally.