Portugal and Neutral Team To Battle for the 2025 Virtus World Futsal Championship Title

The 2025 Virtus World Futsal Championship in Torrevieja, Spain, delivered an unforgettable day of high-intensity competition as six nations — Spain, Neutral, Poland, Portugal, France, and Japan — battled for global supremacy.

Portugal Clinches a Heart-Stopping 5–4 Victory Over Japan

In one of the most dramatic matches of the championship, Portugal and Japan faced off in the first semi-final.
At halftime, Portugal held a confident 2–0 lead, appearing firmly in control. But Japan — known for its relentless fight — launched a stunning comeback.

They struck their first goal early in the second half, shifting the momentum to 2–1. Then, in an astonishing late surge, Japan equalised with another goal at just 22 seconds remaining, bringing the match level at 4–4 and sending shockwaves through the arena.

But Portugal refused to let the moment slip away. In a breathtaking final play, they fired in the winning goal with 0.1 seconds left on the clock, sealing a 5–4 victory and their place in the 2025 Virtus World Championship Final.

Talking to FEDDI, Diogo Silva, who made a hat-trick of goals, said,

“It was a very intense game because we wanted to win. We took control of the match, and we won it by 5-4. But we also have to give credit to the Japanese team, who scored four goals and managed to draw the match. But with the unity and resilience we always have on the pitch, we are a very close-knit group, so we always manage to win the match in the end.”

“Any team can get out there and pay, but when you get to the finals, it’s there to be won, and we are used to it. It’s no coincidence that we have been champions for several years now. We are going to give our all, with the same spirit, the same unity, the same commitment, and honour the shirt. We will bring the trophy for the country”, he further added sharing the Portuguese team’s target for the finals.

It was a match that showcased everything Virtus stands for — resilience, talent, and the unstoppable spirit of athletes with an intellectual impairment.

Neutral Team Powers Past France to Secure the Second Final Spot

The second semi-final featured the Neutral Team against France. The neutral team showed up to the championship well prepared and was ready to fight for everything.

Displaying precision and relentless pace, the Neutral Team delivered a commanding 6–1 win, earning their spot in the final with style.

“Our team’s unity got us into the finals. We all were working towards the same goal, and the coaching staff helped us”, Iakimov Aleksei told FEDDI.

Aleksei scored five goals for the Neutral team, pushing their team into the finals. He was named not only the player of the match, but also the player of the day.

France fought hard and created several promising chances, but the Neutral Team’s dominance proved too strong across the full match.

Host Nation Spain Closes Their Championship in Spectacular Style

The final match of the day belonged to the hosts — and they did not disappoint.

In the 5th–6th place playoff, Spain defeated Poland 10–6, gifting their passionate home crowd a thrilling, high-tempo match full of attacks, counterattacks, and showmanship. The atmosphere inside the venue was electric, with fans celebrating Spain’s strong finish on home soil.

Poland displayed moments of impressive quality, keeping the match competitive with sharp transitions and creative attacking play.

Spain’s performance was a fitting closing statement — full of energy, pride, and national spirit — showcasing their commitment to growing elite futsal for athletes with an intellectual impairment.

With Portugal and the Neutral Team now heading to the final, the world awaits a showdown worthy of this extraordinary championship.

Watch the livestream for the match here.

More information about the championship is available on the competition website.