Maral Torkaman discusses her footballing brother, IR Iran landing in the group of death and their FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup hopes.

Sophie Therien discusses her nerves, physical style of play, excitement over going to the Philippines and Canada’s high FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup hopes.

An advance team from FIFA inspects the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on February 12, 2025, ahead of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup. The inaugural tournament is scheduled to be held in November.

The result followed Morocco’s 4-2 victory over Spain in the first friendly two days earlier at the same venue.