Brazil defeat Argentina on penalties to set up Finalissima Futsal Final against Spain

• Brazil defeated Argentina 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, securing their place in the CONMEBOL UEFA Finalissima Futsal 2026 final.
• Brazil will face Spain in the final on Sunday, November 8, while Argentina will take on Portugal in the third-place match.

The CONMEBOL UEFA Finalissima Futsal 2026 finalists were confirmed on Friday, November 6, at Arena Niterói in Brazil. The Brazilian national team defeated Argentina 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw over 40 minutes, securing their place in the title decider.

In the day's opening semifinal, Spain also advanced on penalties, defeating Portugal 8-7 after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The final will therefore bring together the champions of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026 and the winners of UEFA Futsal EURO 2026.

Brazil 1-1 Argentina (5-4 on penalties)

Brazil and Argentina renewed their South American rivalry after meeting in the finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™ and the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026.

The first half ended goalless, with both teams creating opportunities and Brazilian goalkeeper Willian making several important saves.

In the second half, Pito opened the scoring for Brazil in the 32nd minute, winning possession in attack before finishing to give his side a 1-0 lead.

Argentina responded in the 34th minute, when Lucas Tripodi scored the equalizer with a powerful strike to make it 1-1 and send the match to a penalty shootout.

Brazil prevailed 5-4 in the shootout to secure their place in the final. Tripodi, who had scored Argentina's equalizer during the match, was unable to convert his penalty.

Brazil will aim to add another international trophy to their recent triumphs at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024™ and the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026.

Spain 2-2 Portugal (8-7 on penalties)

In the opening semifinal, Spain defeated Portugal 8-7 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

Following a goalless first half, José Raya opened the scoring for Spain in the 21st minute. Portugal responded through Rúben Teixeira in the 27th minute before Hugo Neves put his side ahead in the 33rd minute.

With Portugal closing in on a place in the final, Spain introduced a flying goalkeeper and found the equalizer through Sergio González in the 40th minute, with just 55 seconds remaining.

In the shootout, Jesús Herrero proved decisive, saving two penalties to secure Spain's 8-7 victory.

Spain advanced to the final, eliminating Portugal, the winners of the inaugural Finalissima Futsal in 2022, from title contention.

Brazil and Spain to Meet in a Clash of Continental Champions

The CONMEBOL UEFA Finalissima Futsal 2026 final will feature a showdown between the reigning continental champions.

Brazil, winners of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026, will face Spain, champions of UEFA Futsal EURO 2026, with the intercontinental title at stake.

Before the final, Argentina and Portugal will meet in the third-place match.

Sunday, November 8 – Arena Niterói

• 2:30 PM: Argentina vs. Portugal – Third-place match.
• 5:30 PM: Brazil vs. Spain – Final.

All times are local to Brazil.