It had never happened in the history of football, nor futsal. An Argentina against Brazil in a World Cup final is something completely unprecedented and can finally be seen on Sunday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. in Uzbekistan. A historic rivalry that will reach its climax in 40 minutes to remember. Only one team will be able to win and be crowned world champion for the next four years. All the ingredients for Tashkent to host the ‘Match of the Century’.
Brazil has always been the country of futsal. In fact, it is the most successful team, with five stars on its chest. However, they had not reached a final for 12 years. A negative streak that they have put an end to in 2024. They have a dream squad, with old acquaintances from Spanish futsal such as Pito, Dyego or Ferrao, among others. They were one of the favorites and have not failed in their mission to fight for another World Cup.
Argentina, for its part, She is the current champion after lifting the title in 2021. They won the final against Russia in Colombia and arrived in Uzbekistan with the aim of repeating the feat. A priori they did not have as good a squad as other teams, but they have pulled their weight to overcome phases until reaching the final. Although, yes, they have Alan Bradi, who has been proving in Spain for several years that he is one of the best centers on the planet. Together with him, Kevin Arrieta and Mati Rosa lead an albiceleste who dreams big again.
An impeccable path to the final
Both teams have proven to be the best in the tournament. Several of the contenders for glory fell before their time, such as Portugal or Spain itself. The irregularity ruined their aspirations, something that has not happened in South American teams.
The ‘Canarinha’ had a spectacular group stagewith three wins and a goal difference of +25. Goal after victory to reach the round of 16 without breaking a sweat. There, a Costa Rica unable to cope, which saw how Brazil took the pass to the quarterfinals with a 5-0 score. The next obstacle was Morocco, a very tough team that demanded the most from the Brazilians. With a 3-1 score they managed to sneak into the semi-finals. The penultimate obstacle was the revelation, Ukraine, against which he sufferedbut that could not stop the yellows’ path to the final either.
As for Argentina, They didn’t lose in the group stage either.with 9 points in his locker. In eighths, They beat Croatia 2-0but the real challenge came in the quarterfinals. Kazakhstan, who tied against Spain, was one of the favorites to go far, but they found themselves completely overwhelmed by the albiceleste. 1-6 and eyes on France. The semi-finals were tough, but once again they showed their strength to overcome the Gauls and meet Brazil.
Players to watch
Both teams have several players who can tip the balance of the match. A final in which the details probably make the difference. A lot of quality gathered on the 40×20, but with some with more votes to be the man of the tournament.
On the Brazilian side, The presence of one of its figures is a mystery.Top He has muscle discomfort and it is not known if he can be there. Instead, a stellar Dyego who is in charge of leading this team. His speed and dribbling are being torture for rival defenses. Argentines will have to be very attentive. Along with the two from Barça, a Ferrao in decline and Marcel as the top scorer of the tournament.
Argentina breathes Spanish and its three main stars have been very present in the First Division of our country. Alan Bradi is a true legend of Jaén Paraíso Interior and, with 7 goals, he is the reference of this team. He is equal in scoring with Kevin Arrieta, whose prominence has increased as the games have gone by. Also Mati Rosa, who has also been fundamental in several clashes of the albiceleste.
Be that as it may, it is a match in which everyone will leave their skin. A ‘Super-Classic’ with two teams facing each other in search of the world title. A historic final in which some will laugh and others will cry, but it will never be forgotten.
