Portugal, the 2021 world champion and second in the world rankings, has advanced directly to the main round of qualification for the 2028 Futsal World Cup without needing to compete in the preliminary stage. Portugal will face Romania and Denmark between October 12 and March 3, 2027. The elite round of European qualification for the World Cup will take place between September 6 and December 22, 2027, following a draw scheduled for May 20. The UEFA will have seven teams among the 24 in the final phase of the 11th edition of the World Cup, though the dates and location remain undecided.
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- press release Lusa