Armenia national futsal team to play final match ahead of Euro 2026

Today, January 15, the Armenia national futsal team will play its final friendly match as part of preparations for the UEFA Futsal Euro 2026, which kicks off on January 21.

The match between the national teams of Armenia and Lebanon will take place at 8:00 PM Yerevan time at the Technical Center of the Football Federation of Armenia.

The upcoming game is an important stage in the team’s preparation ahead of the official start of the continental championship, allowing the coaching staff to test tactical combinations and assess the players’ readiness.

Interesting facts about the Lebanon national futsal team

• The Lebanon national futsal team is ranked 40th in the FIFA rankings and 14th among Asian teams

• Lebanese futsal players have reached the AFC Futsal Asian Cup quarterfinals seven times but have never advanced beyond that stage

• Throughout most of the team’s history, players of Armenian origin have been part of the Lebanon national team. Among the most well-known are Gurgen Engibaryan, Kevork Garabedian, Armen Ekidbatchian, Vartan Ghazaryan, and Tro Kehayan

• The current Lebanon squad includes Armenian player Steve Koukezian

The match promises to be exciting and competitive and will serve as a valuable test for the Armenia national team ahead of one of the most important tournaments in its history.