2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification (UEFA)
The 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification (UEFA) process determines the seven European nations that will compete in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, scheduled to be held in Uzbekistan. The qualification process is organized by UEFA and is open to all UEFA member associations who wish to participate.
The qualification generally consists of several rounds. Typically, a preliminary round is used to reduce the number of entrants, followed by a main round featuring groups of teams. The winners and sometimes the best runners-up of the main round groups advance to an elite round.
The elite round usually involves two-legged play-off matches. The winners of these play-off ties secure their place in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. The exact format and number of teams involved can vary slightly from one qualification cycle to another.
Factors affecting the qualification include FIFA Futsal rankings, seeding systems during draws to ensure a balanced distribution of strong and weaker teams throughout the groups, and competition regulations that specify tie-breaking criteria. The venues for matches are typically chosen by the participating national associations and approved by UEFA.
The qualification process is crucial for European futsal nations, providing the opportunity to compete on the global stage and demonstrate their futsal prowess. The results of the qualification rounds often impact future FIFA Futsal rankings and influence subsequent tournament seedings. Detailed information about specific groups, fixtures, results, and participating teams can be found on the official UEFA website.