The FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™ draw, held today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, revealed the fate of the 24 participating national teams. Hosts Lithuania were drawn into Group A and will play the opening match of the tournament at Kaunas Arena against fellow debutants Venezuela on 12 September.
Defending champions Argentina were drawn into Group F and will begin their campaign against USA in Vilnius, while record five-time champions Brazil kick off their bid to win a first crown since 2012 against Vietnam in Klaipėda in Group D.
From the other European teams, two-time champions Spain will attempt to bring back the title to Europe for the first time since 2004. They were drawn in Group E and will play their first match in Klaipėda against Paraguay. Portugal will make their debut against Thailand and the Football Union of Russia will play Egypt in their first match.