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30 January 2020, 15:23

Belarus to open 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualification against Portugal

Belarus' pre-match training practice. Photos courtesy of the Belarusian Futsal Association
Belarus' pre-match training practice. Photos courtesy of the Belarusian Futsal Association

MINSK, 30 January (BelTA) – Belarus will start its run in the elite round of the qualifying competition for the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup on 30 January, BelTA has learned.

In Group A first match in Portugal's Povoa de Varzim Belarus will face the host of the tournament. The other opening match will feature Italy v Finland. Belarus will take on Italy on 31 January and play Finland on 2 February.

Group C is already in action in Croatia's Osijek, with Croatia blanking Azerbaijan 2-0 and Russia routing Slovakia 7-1.

Group B features Serbia (host), Spain, Ukraine and France.

Group D includes the Czech Republic (host), Slovenia, Romania, Kazakhstan.

The winners in the elite round groups will advance to the playoffs. The runners-up will play in April for two more playoff berths.

The 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup, featuring 24 teams, will be hosted in Lithuania from 12 September to 4 October.

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