Argentina Becomes First Semifinalist at the Women’s Futsal World Cup 2025

Argentina became the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup after a commanding 4–1 victory over Colombia in Manila. The result at PhilSports Arena further confirms La Albiceleste’s dominance in this historic inaugural tournament hosted in the Philippines. With the win, Nicolás Noriega’s squad extended its perfect run to four straight victories and secured a semifinal berth with authentic title-contender credentials.

The quarterfinal could hardly have started better. Two goals within the first six minutes — from Lucía Rossi and Nuñez — immediately set the tone. Before the ten-minute mark, Rossi struck again to make it 3–0. Colombia managed one response to keep a thread of suspense alive, but Argentina calmly managed its lead and sealed the 4–1 in the second half. Beyond the scoreline, Argentina showed a clear identity once again: high pressing, constant player rotation, and ruthless finishing in the final meters. Keeper Trinidad D’Andrea — previously named player of the match vs Poland — gave confidence whenever Colombia threatened. In attack, fluid switches between anchor, wings, and pivot overwhelmed a Colombian side that had confidently eliminated Thailand in the previous round.

Argentina’s semifinal ticket caps off a flawless group-stage campaign. They opened with a 6–0 rout of Morocco, edged a demanding 3–2 win over Poland, and wrapped with a 5–1 victory against hosts Philippines — totaling nine points, 14 goals scored, and just three conceded. So far, the most complete tournament performance of any team.

Being the first semifinalist carries symbolic weight in the debut of a women’s futsal world championship. With 16 nations competing in a single-venue format, the tournament has become a showcase of the sport’s global rise. Argentina’s run reinforces South America’s status as a powerhouse in women’s futsal.

This success reflects a long-term project. Argentina arrived as the runner-up from the 2025 Copa América Femenina de Futsal — where only Brazil stopped them in the final — and brings years of competition experience also within the AMF structure. The sustained work of the AFA and Noriega’s staff is seen in a mature, intense, deep squad. Argentina now waits for the winner of Portugal vs Italy for Friday’s semifinal, while the opposite side of the bracket points toward giants like Spain and Brazil. Europe brings fully professional leagues and stars such as top-scorer Irene Córdoba, while Brazil continues to feature icons like Amandinha — setting up a very high-level closing stage.

Within Argentina’s camp, names are beginning to establish themselves on the world stage. Ana Ontiveros scored the first goal in the history of this World Cup in the opening 6–0 win, and Rossi, Chiesa, and Dupuy have shared attacking protagonism. If Argentina keeps its solidity and finishing efficiency, it won’t just be the first semifinalist — it will be a serious favorite to lift the trophy in the debut edition of the Women’s Futsal World Cup.