| Futsal in England | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Governing body | England Futsal Limited on behalf of The Football Association[1] |
| National team(s) | Men's national team Women's national team |
National competitions | |
International competitions | |
Futsal is a growing sport in England.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Since 2022, futsal in England has been governed and operated by England Futsal Limited, following the The Football Association's withdrawal of financial and operational support in 2020.
The men's national futsal team was formed in 2003 and England were one of the last major sporting nations in Europe to have a national team.[10][11] The team was inactive between 2020 and 2024, but returned in December 2024 to participate in the Main Qualifying Round of the UEFA European Futsal Championships.
The women's national futsal team was formed in 2024, playing their first fixtures in October 2024.
The National Futsal Series was established in 2019 and operates as Tiers 1 and 2 of the men's and women's national futsal pyramid.
The National Futsal League was established in February 2008, and was the first official national league in England. The National Futsal League now operates as the Men's Tier 3 competition.
Futsal has become increasingly popular in England among both adults and children, and among university students.[12][13][14]
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- ^ Magowan, Alistair (2007-12-17). "How will English football develop?". BBC News. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
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- ^ Fahey, Jamie (2022-09-30). "FA's plan for women's futsal national team will be a 'game changer'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-10-18.