With only six days until the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 and preparations for the tournament entering their final stages, the squad lists for the 24 participating teams have now been finalized.A total of 336 players will take part in the 10th edition of the tournament, which will be held from 14 September to 6 October 2024 with matches in three host cities in Uzbekistan: Andijan, Bukhara and Tashkent.The competition will feature the world&s best futsal teams and players & with all six confederations represented among the 24 competing nations, including four countries appearing at a FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time.Afghanistan is one of the four countries competing for the first time, along with France, New Zealand and Tajikistan.Argentina, champions and runners-up respectively at the last two editions, have named a formidable squad, including five of the players who conquered the FIFA Futsal World Cup crown in 2016.Among the stellar line-up revealed by defending champions Portugal, Pany Varela (adidas Silver Ball and Silver Boot in 2021) stands out.

Goals are also assured with the presence of Brazil&s Ferrao, the adidas Golden Boot winner of the last World Cup.Host nation Uzbekistan will make history as they get their campaign at the first-ever FIFA competition in Central Asia under way when they kick off against the Netherlands on 14 September 2024 & while the new world champions will be crowned in the capital city of Tashkent on 6 October 2024.Afghanistan&s first match will be against Angola and will take place on September 15.For local fans, all the action will once again be broadcast in Afghanistan by Ariana Television Network (ATN), and reports indicate the team will be cheered on by Afghans living in and visiting neighboring Uzbekistan.

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