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Pito and Leandro Lino celebrate Brazil's goal in the semifinal against Argentina at the 2026 Futsal FinalissimaCredits: Handout/Instagram/@copaamerica and @brasil_futsal
Brazil defeated Argentina on penalties this Friday (6) to advance to the final of the 2026 Futsal Finalissima against Spain. In front of a packed Arena Niterói in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro state, the teams drew 1–1 before Brazil won the shootout 5–4.
Brazil's number 10, Pito, scored in the second half. Minutes later, Trípodi equalized for Argentina.
João Victor, Rocha, Marcel, Dyego and Fabinho all converted their penalties for Brazil. Argentina had also scored their first four attempts, with Bolo, Praça, Claudino and Rosa beating goalkeeper Willian. But Trípodi, who had scored in regulation time, hit the crossbar, securing Brazil's place in the final.
“It was a very tough match. That's how Brazil vs. Argentina games are. (…) But Brazil managed to come away with a hard-fought win on penalties. Now we need to rest because we have a strong Spanish team to face in the final,” Pito said in an interview shortly after the match.
Arthur celebrates Brazil's qualification for the final of the 2026 Futsal FinalissimaCredits: Handout/Instagram/@copaamerica and @brasil_futsal
“I think the fans played a very important role. They were cheering us on from the very first minute. On Sunday, I'm sure the arena will be packed again and the atmosphere will be fantastic,” the pivot added.
Two of the world's leading futsal teams, Brazil and Argentina have met in several recent title deciders, with coach Marquinhos Xavier's side enjoying the better record. Brazil won the 2024 and 2026 Copa América titles by beating Argentina. The same happened in the 2024 World Cup final.
Having qualified, Brazil will face European champions Spain this Sunday (8) at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), seeking their first Futsal Finalissima title at the 2026 tournament. Spain beat Portugal 8–7 on penalties after a 2–2 draw.
Before Brazil vs. Spain, Argentina and Portugal will contest the third-place match at 2:30 p.m. (Brasília time), also at Arena Niterói.
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