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The Brazil national futsal team, known as the 'Canarinha', is directed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The team is considered the strongest in the world, holding a record three straight championships (1989, 1992, and 1996) and five overall in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. As of September 2024, the team is ranked first in the Futsal World Rankings. The squad has played in all 9 FIFA Futsal World Cups, reaching the finals seven times and winning five titles. The team also holds a record 11 championship wins in the South American Futsal Championship (Copa América de Futsal, formerly known as the Taça América de Futsal).

Lore & Background

It does state that the 'Canarinha' nickname is used for the team and that they achieved three straight FIFA Futsal World Cup championships from 1989 to 1996. The team won titles at Netherlands 1989, Hong Kong 1992, and Spain 1996. They also secured victories at Brazil 2008 and Thailand 2012, beating Spain in the finals of these two editions respectively. Spain proved to be too strong for Brazil in the final of Guatemala 2000 and at the semi-final stage of Taiwan 2004, where Spain went on to take the title once more.

Reader's Guide

It lists tournament results where Brazil won the South American Futsal Championship twelve times and the Copa América de Futsal five times (excluding the unofficial era). As of September 2024 to 2026, the team is ranked first in the Futsal World Rankings. The squad has played in all 10 FIFA Futsal World Cups. It does not provide instructions for fans or describe any ritualistic aspects of wearing a yellow shirt.

Did You Know?

The team defeated East Timor 76–0 in the 2006 Lusophony Games in Macau.
Brazil has played in all 9 FIFA Futsal World Cups and finished in the top three 7 times.
Brazil holds a winning record against every nation they have faced, with an overall win rate above 89%.