The FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™ took place between 12 September and 3 October 2021 across the cities of Kaunas, Vilnius and Klaipėda. Portugal secured their first world title after defeating defending champions Argentina in the final. This page provides post-tournament analyses of key tactical developments, with a focus on set-pieces and an exclusive interviews with Portugal’s head coach reflecting on his teams’ performances.

Futsal is played at a high tempo in a confined space, demanding quick decision-making and technical precision. To capture the specific dynamics of the game, FIFA’s Technical Study Group established a tailored analysis framework to guide their assessment of this and future tournaments.