Finishing the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on a high note, Spain secured a 5–1 victory over Argentina to claim the bronze medal on the tournament’s final matchday, Sunday at the Philsports Arena.
Spain, coming off a 4–1 semifinal loss to finalist Brazil, opened the match aggressively, with Ale De Paz finding the back of the net just five minutes after kick-off.
Argentina, however, saw its persistence rewarded in the second half. Mailen Romero struck the equalizer in the 34th minute, but her effort did little to shift the momentum, as Spain responded with a four-goal barrage in just five minutes.
Laura Cordoba restored Spain’s lead in the 35th minute and later sealed the win in the 40th. Antia Perez (’37) and Irene Cordoba (’38) also joined the scoring spree, overwhelming the Argentine defense.
After clinching third place, Spain head coach Claudia Pons expressed her pride in a squad that wrapped up its inaugural World Cup campaign with five wins in six matches.
“It’s very important to get this medal in the first World Cup,” said Pons. “We’re still in the FIFA top 10. I think that’s very important for the future, especially for the new generations, so that we can keep working and improving. I think that just having lost one game is very important.”
This bronze medal further adds to Spain’s decorated futsal program, which also includes three consecutive UEFA Women’s Futsal Championship titles.
Pons also thanked the team’s supporters and emphasized that this achievement honors everyone who has represented the country over the years:
“I dedicate it to the fans who have come here,” she said. “I dedicate it to all the fans in Spain, former players, and former coaches. It’s a bronze medal. We’ve fought as hard as we could. We’ve had a great World Cup, and I’m very proud of this team.
“We’ve faced many setbacks in the last few months. We’ve kept getting back on our feet. In the end, that’s what Spain is about — a team that never gives up and always goes for the game. It’s a medal for all the Spanish women’s teams in the last 30 years.”
Argentina, meanwhile, closed its campaign with back-to-back defeats after opening the tournament with four straight wins.
The Argentines remain in search of their first international title, having so far settled for only second- and third-place finishes throughout their competitive history.
