noun
futsal
FUT-sal
Futsal (noun) means a form of football played indoors with five players on each team. Example: “The children played futsal on the indoor court after school.”
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A form of football played indoors with five players on each team.
"The children played futsal on the indoor court after school."
"Futsal matches are shorter than full-size football games."
"She joined a local futsal team last season."
How to use futsal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFutsal is indoor football played by two teams of five.
When to use it
Futsal is a neutral sporting term used in both everyday and official contexts.
Common pairings
play futsal
a futsal court
futsal team
futsal match
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Etymology
Futsal is borrowed from Portuguese, where it was formed by blending the phrase for hall football. The name reflects the sport's origins as football played on an indoor court rather than an outdoor pitch.
Frequently asked questions
What is futsal?
Futsal is indoor soccer played by two teams of five players each.
Where does the word futsal come from?
It comes from Portuguese, where it was created by blending words meaning hall football.
Is there another spelling of futsal?
Yes, footsal is used as an alternative form of the same word for the sport.
What is the meaning of futsal?
"futsal" (noun) means a form of football played indoors with five players on each team.
