TWO venues are being looked at for the staging of the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup to be hosted by the Philippines next year.
It could at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City or the Philsports Arena in Pasay City when competitions are held from November 21 to December 7, 2025.
The Philippines continues to study this possibility after FIFA officially the announced the dates of the tournament in Manila on Thursday.
“I’m very excited to announce the dates of the tournament in Manila,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a video message to officials of the Philippine Football Federation.
The Philippines won its hosting bid against countries such as Brazil, Spain, and Italy.
Aside from the Philippines, New Zealand has also been qualified for the competition.
Since June, officials of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) have been meeting with the the PFF over their plans.
Jaime Yarza, director of FIFA tournaments, led a group of officials from the FIFA in meeting with PFF and its president John Anthony Gutierrez, ever since the Philippines won the hosting rights last May 15.
The PFF is also looking into an indoor turf that’s being built at the SM Mall of Asia of Cebu, although the venue is still under construction.
