Spain Knows Its Opponents for Qualifying for the Women's Futsal Eurocup
The draw held in Zagreb defined the path that the Spanish women's futsal team must follow to reach the final stage of the 2027 European Championship. The current champions already know who they will compete against in the qualifying phase. 🏆
Group B and the Path to Osijek
The Spanish team was placed in group B. Its direct and most well-known rival will be the Italy team. The other two spots in the group will be occupied by the teams that advance from a specific preliminary round. The final phase of the continental tournament will take place in the Croatian city of Osijek.
Complete Composition of Group B:- Spain: Defending champion.
- Italy: Historic rival and main obstacle in the round-robin.
- Winner of Slovakia vs Latvia matchup: Team coming from the previous round.
- Winner of Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Kosovo matchup: Another team emerging from the preliminary phase.
Croatia, as the host country, has its spot secured for the final phase in Osijek and does not compete in this qualifying phase.
Qualifying Format and Schedule
In total, 44 national teams are vying for a spot in the Eurocup. They are distributed into 11 groups of four teams. To qualify, teams must finish first in their group or be among the five best runners-up from all groups. The matches in this decisive phase will be played between October 2024 and March 2025.
Keys to the Qualifying Process:- The matches in the preliminary round decide which teams complete the groups.
- The match window spans several months, allowing time to prepare each encounter.
- The goal of the Spanish team is to successfully defend the continental title won in the last edition.
The Immediate Challenge for the Champions
While fans analyze the matchups, the team is focusing its mind on preparing for the first encounters. The path to Croatia involves overcoming a heavyweight rival like Italy and the teams that prove their worth in the prelims. The excitement to defend the title in Osijek is already motivating the players, who have a clear final objective. ⚽