Marshall Islands national futsal team

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Marshall Islands
Association Marshall Islands Soccer Federation
ConfederationN/A
Home stadium ECC Sports Stadium
First international
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 0–8 Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 22 July 2024)
Biggest win
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 7–2 Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 23 July 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg  Marshall Islands 0–8 Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 22 July 2024)

The Marshall Islands national futsal team represents the Marshall Islands during international futsal competitions. It was formed in 2024 and is controlled by the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation.

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History

In 2023, plans for the first ever international fixture for the Marshall Islands were unveiled, with a goal set for 2024. [1] The first futsal tournaments were held on the islands in late 2023 and 2024, with the launch of the Marshall Islands Futsal League and the Ratak Cup. [2] The first international fixtures were announced as the 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup, scheduled to be played from 22 July to 24 July 2024 against Micronesia and Kiribati. [3]

All-time fixtures and results

22 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg0–8Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati Majuro, Marshall Islands
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
23 July 20242024 Outrigger Challenge Cup Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg7–2Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup SF Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg5–3Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup F Marshall Islands  Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg2–6Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Cullen Turanga Soccerball shade.svg8'
  • Patrick Phelon Soccerball shade.svg12'
Report
  • Riuteri Eeri Soccerball shade.svg3', 6'
  • Longona Salvale Soccerball shade.svg3', 12', 17', 17', 22'
Stadium: ECC Sports Stadium

Head-to-head record

As of match played 24 July 2024

  Positive Record  Neutral Record  Negative Record

Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Flag of Kiribati.svg  Kiribati 2002214-12
Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Micronesia 22001257
Total42021419-5

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References

  1. "Marshall Islands: The 'last country' on Earth without a national football team". BBC. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. "Supporting Marshall Islands Soccer Federation". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. @SoccerFedMI (2024-06-26). "The story has a new chapter.. Details of our FIRST international match 📆 22nd - 24th July 2024 📍 Majuro, RMI ⚽️ Men's Futsal Series 👕 vs Federated States of Micronesia @OfficialFSMFA We'll be posting further updates in the build up to this historic encounter" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-06-27 via Twitter.