Marshall Islands national futsal team
Appearance
Association | Marshall Islands Soccer Federation |
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Confederation | N/A |
Top scorer | Cullen Turanga (4) |
Home stadium | ECC Sports Stadium |
First international | |
Marshall Islands 0–8 Kiribati (Majuro, Marshall Islands; 22 July 2024) | |
Biggest win | |
Marshall Islands 8–2 Micronesia (Majuro, Marshall Islands; 23 July 2024) | |
Biggest defeat | |
Marshall Islands 0–8 Kiribati (Majuro, Marshall Islands; 22 July 2024) |
The Marshall Islands national futsal team represents the Marshall Islands during international futsal competitions. It was formed in 2024 and is controlled by the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation.
History
[edit]In 2023, plans for the first ever international fixture for the Marshall Islands were unveiled, with a goal set for 2024.[1] The first futsal tournaments were held on the islands in late 2023 and 2024, with the launch of the Marshall Islands Futsal League and the Ratak Cup.[2] The first international fixtures were announced as the 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup, scheduled to be played from 22 July to 24 July 2024 against Micronesia and Kiribati.[3]
All-time fixtures and results
[edit]22 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup | Marshall Islands | 0–8 | Kiribati | Majuro, Marshall Islands |
Report |
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Stadium: SDA Sports Hall |
23 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup | Marshall Islands | 8–2 | Micronesia | Majuro, Marshall Islands |
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Stadium: SDA Sports Hall |
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup SF | Marshall Islands | 8–3 | Micronesia | Majuro, Marshall Islands |
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Stadium: MIHS Sports Hall |
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup F | Marshall Islands | 2–6 | Kiribati | Majuro, Marshall Islands |
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Stadium: MIHS Sports Hall |
Head-to-head record
[edit]- As of match played 24 July 2024
Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record
Opponent |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
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Kiribati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | -12 |
Micronesia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
Total | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 19 | -1 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Marshall Islands: The 'last country' on Earth without a national football team". BBC. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Supporting Marshall Islands Soccer Federation". Stenhousemuir FC. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ @SoccerFedMI (2024-06-26). "The story has a new chapter.. Details of our FIRST international match 📆 22nd - 24th July 2024 📍 Majuro, RMI ⚽️ Men's Futsal Series 👕 vs Federated States of Micronesia @OfficialFSMFA We'll be posting further updates in the build up to this historic encounter" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-06-27 – via Twitter.