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The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania draw, held today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, revealed the fate of the 24 participating national teams. Hosts Lithuania were drawn into Group A and will play the opening match of the tournament at Kaunas Arena against fellow debutants Venezuela on September 12.
Defending champions Argentina were drawn into Group F and will begin their campaign against USA in Vilnius, while record five-time champions Brazil kick off their bid to win a first crown since 2012 against Vietnam in Klaipėda in Group D.
From the other European teams, two-time champions Spain will attempt to bring back the title to Europe for the first time since 2004. They were drawn in Group E and will play their first match in Klaipėda against Paraguay. Portugal will make their debut against Thailand and the Football Union of Russia will play Egypt in their first match.
The draw was conducted by Jaime Yarza, FIFA Director of Tournaments, assisted by two FIFA Legends: Kike, two-time Futsal World Cup champion with Spain in 2004 and 2008, and Edgaras Jankauskas, the first Lithuanian footballer to win the UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004.
The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania will kick off in Kaunas, Vilnius and Klaipėda on September 12 with the final set to be played at Kaunas Arena on October 3, 2021.
