Spain Destroys Its Debut In The Futsal Euro Cup 2026

Spain sweeps its debut in the Futsal Euro Cup 2026

With a resounding 1-4 victory against Slovenia, the Spanish team begins its path in the European tournament strongly.

Spain's first match in the European Futsal Championship held in the Baltic lands has left an indelible mark. In an exciting match played in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, the national team not only showed its quality, but also its ability to handle pressure on the road. The team led by Jesús Velasco beat Slovenia with a convincing score of 1-4, making it clear that they are serious candidates in this tournament.

From the opening whistle, Spain demonstrated its intention to dominate the game. Just one minute into the game, Antonio Pérez took advantage of a corner kick to open the scoring with a volley, a goal that anticipated what would come next. The Spanish team did not stop there and quickly expanded its advantage with goals from Mellado and José Raya, who had outstanding performances during the first half.

The fourth goal came from the hand of Gordillo, who, assisted by Novoa, sealed the first half with an overwhelming result of 0-4. Although Slovenia managed to score a goal in the second half through Fidersek, the effort was insufficient to trouble a Spanish team that had controlled the pace of the match from the beginning. The relaxation evident by the Spanish players in the second half did not overshadow the brilliance of their initial performance.

Match details

Equipment	Initial Training	Goals
Slovenia	Berzelak, Osredkar, Cop, Hozjan, Janez	Fidersek (27′)
Spain	Dídac, Antonio Pérez, Cecilio, Rivillos, Adolfo	Antonio Pérez (1'), Mellado (7'), José Raya (16'), Gordillo (17')

Spectators at Arena Stožice witnessed a great performance, with more than 8,000 fans cheering on their teams. Spain's victory not only represents a promising start in Group C, but also sets a high standard for the rest of the matches in the championship. The next challenge for the national team will be against Belarus, which arrives after a tough defeat against Belgium.

This tournament is not only a platform to showcase the talent of Spanish futsal, but also an opportunity for the team to come together and aim to reach the final stages. With figures like Dídac and Gordillo leading the attack, and solid defensive support, Spain seems ready to make its mark in this Euro Cup.

Expectations for the next game

The match against Belarus next Monday (5:30 p.m.) promises to be another exciting confrontation. After the demonstration of power against Slovenia, the Spanish team will seek to continue its winning streak and secure its place in the knockout phase. However, they should not underestimate an opponent who will want to recover after their recent defeat.

The 2026 Futsal Euro Cup is underway and Spain has started on the right foot. As the tournament progresses, expectations rise and fans prepare to support their team every step of the way.