In this article, we will explore the impact that Mozambique national futsal team has had on different aspects of society. Since its emergence, Mozambique national futsal team has aroused great interest and has generated multiple debates around its relevance and consequences. Over the years, Mozambique national futsal team has acquired a fundamental role in various areas, influencing culture, economy, politics and people's lives. Through a detailed analysis, we will examine the different facets of Mozambique national futsal team and its influence today, as well as the future projections that are envisioned in relation to this phenomenon.
Nickname(s) | Os Mambas | ||
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Association | Mozambican Football Federation | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
FIFA code | MOZ | ||
FIFA ranking | 65 (14 August 2023) | ||
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First international | |||
Egypt 10–2 Mozambique (Cairo, Egypt; 27 August 2004) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Canada 0–9 Mozambique (Joinville, Brazil; 22 October 2007) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Brazil 15–3 Mozambique (Cali, Colombia; 17 September 2016) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (First in 2016) | ||
Best result | Group stage (2016) | ||
Africa Futsal Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 4 (First in 2004) | ||
Best result | Runners-up (2004) | ||
Grand Prix de Futsal | |||
Appearances | 4 (First in 2007) | ||
Best result | 11th place (2007) |
The Mozambique national futsal team, nicknamed Os Mambas, represents Mozambique in international and African futsal competitions. It is affiliated to the Mozambican Football Federation.
FIFA World Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | DIF |
Netherlands 1989 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Hong Kong 1992 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Spain 1996 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Guatemala 2000 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Chinese Taipei 2004 | Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2008 | Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Thailand 2012 | Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Colombia 2016 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 22 | –15 |
Lithuania 2021 | Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Uzbekistan 2024 | Did not qualify | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Total | 1/10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 22 | –15 |
African Championship Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | DIF |
Egypt 1996 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Egypt 2000 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
2004 | Runners-up | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 13 | +6 |
Libya 2008 | Fourth place | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 19 | +12 |
Burkina Faso 2011 | Cancelled | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
South Africa 2016 | Third place | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 19 | +15 |
Morocco 2020 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 17 | -8 |
Morocco 2024 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total | 4/7 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 79 | 68 | +11 |
Grand Prix de Futsal Record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | DIF |
Brazil 2005 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2006 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2007 | 11th place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 16 | –4 |
Brazil 2008 | 12th place | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 21 | –7 |
Brazil 2009 | 14th place | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 30 | –12 |
Brazil 2010 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2011 | 12th place | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 32 | –16 |
Brazil 2013 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2014 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2015 | Did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Brazil 2018 | To be determined | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Total | 4/11 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 60 | 99 | –39 |