England women's national futsal team

England
Nickname(s)Lionesses
AssociationThe Football Association
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
FIFA codeENG
First international
 Finland 5–2 England 
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 16 October 2024)
Biggest win
 Moldova 0–8 England 
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 17 October 2024)
Biggest defeat
 Finland 5–2 England 
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 16 October 2024)

The England women's national futsal team represents the England in international women's futsal competitions. It is governed by Futsal England in partnership with The Football Association.

History

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In December 2022, The Football Association (FA) has entered a deal with Futsal England to be a "partner" to help govern futsal in England.[1] Futsal England raised funds to reestablish both the men's futsal team and set up the first women's futsal team.[2][3]

The formation of the women's team was announced in January 2024.[4] England played at the main round of the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup UEFA qualifiers in Moldova, their first ever tournament.[5][6]

Tournament records

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FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

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FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
Philippines 2025 Did not qualify
Total – 0/1 0 0 0 0 0 0

UEFA European Championship

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See also: UEFA Women's Futsal Championship
UEFA European Championship Qualification record
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Portugal 2019 Did not exist Did not exist
Portugal 2022
Hungary 2023
Total 0/3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fixtures and results

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16 October 2024 (2024-10-16) 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) Finland  5–2  England Ciorescu, Moldova
14:00 (15:00 UTC+3)
  • Halonen Goal 10'37"
  • Herranen Goal 16'36", 27'48"
  • Viren Goal 17'11"
  • Jokisalo Goal 27'20"
 Report
  • Halonen Goal 20'40" (o.g.)
  • Scotland Goal 39'44"
 Stadium: FMF Futsal Arena
Attendance: 40[7]
Referee: Mariia Myslovska (UKR)
Jasmina Mickoska (SRB)
Filipa Prata (POR)
17 October 2024 (2024-10-17) 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) Moldova  0–8  England Ciorescu, Moldova
17:00 (18:00 UTC+3) Report
  • Gurr Goal 4'40", 23'58"
  • Kural Goal 8'40", 13'25"
  • Brennan Goal 14'21", 32'14"
  • Miller Goal 31'41"
  • Tobin Goal 33'31"
 Stadium: FMF Futsal Arena
Attendance: 50[8]
Referee: Jasmina Mickoska (SRB)
Marijana Orešić (CRO)
Mariia Myslovska (UKR)
19 October 2024 (2024-10-19) 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) England  2–4  Slovenia Ciorescu, Moldova
14:00 (15:00 UTC+3)
  • Kural Goal 5'52"
  • Gurr Goal 37'34"
 Report
  • Ines Goal 14'49"
  • Tanšek Goal 24'19"
  • Ložar Goal 26'25"
  • Žvokelj Goal 33'04"
 Stadium: FMF Futsal Arena
Attendance: 40[9]
Referee: Marijana Orešić (CRO)
Jasmina Mickoska (SRB)
Filipa Prata (POR)

References

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  1. ^ "The FA announces a new partnership with England Futsal". The Football Association. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. ^ Fahey, Jamie (15 October 2024). "England women head for futsal debut after 'blood, sweat, tears' and fundraising". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Futsal: What is it and why has the sport struggled in England?". BBC Sport. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ^ McGettigan, Stephen (21 January 2024). "Launch of Women's National Futsal Teams by England, and Norway Marks Historic Milestone". Futsal Focus. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Road to Glory: UEFA Qualifying Unveiled for Inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025". futsalfocus.net. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ^ Lowbridge, Caroline (7 October 2024). "Futsal player Ella Brennan 'proud' to play in Lionesses squad". BBC News. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Finland vs. England" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Moldova vs. England" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  9. ^ "England vs. Slovenia" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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