Moldova vs Armenia: Where to Watch the National Futsal Teams’ Friendly
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Today, September 15, the Armenian national futsal team will play the first of two friendly matches against Moldova. The game will take place at the Futsal Arena FMF in Ciorescu and will kick off at 20:00 Yerevan time — 19:00 local time.
The match will be streamed live on the LigaTV.md platform. Online access will cost €1. The game will also be broadcast by Moldovan TV channel WE SPORT TV, while admission to the arena will be free for spectators.
The second friendly between the two teams will be played at the same venue on September 17. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 Yerevan time.
Preparation for the 2028 World Cup qualifiers
For Antonio Fernandez’s team, the matches against Moldova will be part of preparations for the main round of qualification for the 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup. The Armenia head coach previously noted that the friendlies will provide an opportunity to assess newcomers, restore the team’s on-court connections and reach the required level of fitness before the start of competitive matches.
Armenia will compete in Group 1 of the qualifying tournament, where they will face Hungary and Sweden. Armenia’s first match will take place on October 20, when they host Hungary.
Armenia hold the head-to-head advantage
According to the Football Federation of Moldova, Armenia are ranked 15th in the FIFA rankings, while Moldova occupy 66th place.
The teams have previously met eight times. Armenia have recorded six victories, one match ended in a draw, while Moldova won the other game. Their most recent meeting took place on December 21, 2025, at an international tournament and ended in a 2-1 victory for Armenia.
Group 1 schedule:
- October 15, 2026: Hungary — Sweden
- October 20, 2026: Armenia — Hungary
- November 7, 2026: Sweden — Armenia
- December 9, 2026: Armenia — Sweden
- February 27, 2027: Sweden — Hungary
- March 3, 2027: Hungary — Armenia
Armenia national futsal team announces squad for training camp and matches against Moldova