Lorraine Williamson
After a grim run of headlines, Spain’s futsal team is offering something simpler: a tournament campaign that feels in control, on schedule, and quietly confident.
Spain go into Thursday’s final Group C match at Spain futsal Euro 2026
The upbeat bit: Spain are already in a strong position
Spain opened with a 4–1 win over hosts Slovenia, then followed it with a 2–0 victory against Belarus. It’s not just the points. It’s the clean sheet, the patience, and the sense that Spain can change tempo without losing shape.
UEFA’s live standings list Spain first in Group C, ahead of Slovenia, Belgium and Belarus.
Kick-off, venue, and how to watch in Spain
The match is Spain vs Belgium
In Spain, it’s scheduled live on Teledeporte and RTVE Play.
UEFA also says matches are streamed live in some territories on UEFA.tv, depending on local rights, with highlights available later.
What Spain need: one more result to lock in first place
Win and Spain finish top of Group C. Draw, and they’re also safely first.
However, if Spain loses, it gets more complicated, because Belgium and Slovenia can still move on points and tiebreakers. UEFA’s own match preview notes that Spain can still qualify even in defeat, including scenarios where they can “afford” a heavy loss by a specific margin. In other words: Spain are close, but they’ll want to remove any maths by taking something from Belgium.
Why this matters beyond one match
Futsal is one of Spain’s most reliable sporting cultures: a deep domestic league, packed arenas, and an international identity built on technique and speed rather than brute force.
Spain are also playing with a bit of an edge. AS points to the lingering sting of a shock exit at the 2024 World Cup, and the sense this tournament is about restoring momentum, not just reaching the last eight.
A quick reader guide: futsal, in 20 seconds
It’s five-a-side, indoors, fast transitions, relentless pressing, and a ball that rewards close control. Matches can swing in a minute. That’s why Spain’s calmness so far is a good sign.
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