The schedule of the 2024 Futsal World Cup was confirmed on Tuesday, football's world governing body FIFA announced. The tournament will begin on September 14 and be concluded in October. Hosts Uzbekistan will face the Netherlands on the opening day of the 24-team competition, reported Xinhua. Argentina Forward Julian Alvarez Addresses Lionel Messi’s Retirement Plans Ahead of Copa America 2024 Friendlies.

Defending champions Portugal will face Panama on September 16. Three cities, Tashkent, Andijan and Bukhara will host the tournament.

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