Perfect Run: Canada Clinches Concacaf Title and World Cup Spot
In a historic debut on the international stage, Canada Soccer’s Women’s Futsal National Team (CANWFUTSAL) completed a perfect tournament run to win the inaugural Concacaf W Futsal Championship and qualify for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™.
Taking part in their first-ever international tournament, the newly formed squad not only embraced the challenge, but they also rose to the occasion. Under the leadership of Head Coach Alexandre Da Rocha, Canada went undefeated through five matches in Guatemala City, leaving a powerful impression on the Concacaf region and beyond.
“This accomplishment began 10 years ago with Kyt. We worked hard to develop a blueprint of what we wanted tactically, physically, and mentally. We carefully handpicked our staff and players to fit the profile we needed. From day one, these players embraced the challenge of making history. This is a moment of pride for our players, our staff, and the entire futsal community in Canada. We entered believing we could compete – and now we leave as champions, with our ticket to the World Cup secured. It’s an incredible start for this program.”
- Alexandre Da Rocha, Women’s Futsal National Team Head Coach
Placed in Group B, Canada opened their campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over Costa Rica, then went on to defeat Honduras 6-0 and the United States 3-1. Those results secured top spot in the group and set up a dramatic semifinal against Mexico. After a thrilling 4-4 draw in regular time, the match went to penalties, where Canada kept its composure to win the shootout and clinch their ticket to the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
In the final on Sunday 4 May, Canada capped off their sensational run with a clinical 8-2 victory over Panama to lift the first ever Concacaf W Futsal Championship trophy. Canada’s team was honoured with the Fair Play Award, while Léa Palacio-Tellier received the Best Goalkeeper Award. Esther Brossard, who led Canada’s attack with eight goals, claimed both the Top Scorer and Best Player awards.
Canada will be one of 16 nations from six FIFA confederations to compete in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025™, to be held from 21 November to 7 December 2025.
Marianne Gagné
Women’s National Team Program Communications Manager, Canada Soccer
Email: mgagne@canadasoccer.com