Futsal classic: Spain vs Portugal
The finalists of Euro 2026 in futsal have become known: following the Spaniards, the Portuguese team entered the decisive match of the European Championship, which is taking place in Slovenia. In the semi-final match, the reigning champions of the continent met the French team and won a strong-willed victory with a score of 4:1.
Thus, on Saturday 7 February in the decisive match Euro-2026 The Portuguese will defend their title against the Spanish team, which was the Belarusians’ opponent at the preliminary stage. Let us remind you that in the semi-finals the Spaniards defeated the Croats in a bitter fight – 2:1. The teams of Croatia and France will also compete for bronze medals on Saturday.
Let us note that 16 years ago, when Belarusians took part in the European Championship for the first time, Spain And Portugal also met in the final. Moreover, they were the rivals of the Belarusians in the qualifying group.
The Belarusian national team at the current tournament took fourth place (due to the worst goal difference) in Group C, having suffered defeats from the Belgians (0:4) and the Spaniards (0:2) and defeating the Slovenes (3:2).
Four years ago, in the Netherlands, the Portuguese team won their second gold of the continental championship, defeating the Russians in the decisive match with a score of 4:2. In the game for bronze medals, the Spaniards beat the Ukrainian team – 4:1.
The Spanish national team has become the European champion seven times, Italy and Portugal have two titles each, and Russia has one.
