Potential Opponents of the Armenia National Futsal Team in the Main Round of the 2028 World Cup Qualifiers Revealed

A list of possible opponents for the Armenia national futsal team in the main round of qualification for the 2028 World Cup has been formed. Following the preliminary stage, 12 teams were eliminated from the competition, and the updated ranking allowed the Armenian team to avoid participation in the early qualifying phase.

The Armenia national team has made notable progress in recent years — reaching the UEFA European Championship playoffs significantly strengthened its position. As a result, the team was placed in Pot 1 for the draw, meaning a more favorable lineup of future opponents.

The draw for the main round will take place on May 19.

Pot 1

Portugal
Spain
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
France
Croatia
Italy
Armenia
Slovenia
Czech Republic
Poland
Netherlands

Pot 2

Hungary
Belarus
Georgia
Belgium
Slovakia
Finland
Serbia
Romania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Moldova
Germany
Latvia

Pot 3

Azerbaijan
Sweden
North Macedonia
Kosovo
Andorra
Montenegro
Norway
Lithuania
Denmark
Albania
Estonia
Northern Ireland

Qualification Format

Following the main round:

• The winners of all groups will directly qualify for the elite round
• The four best second-placed teams will also advance to the elite round
• The remaining runners-up will compete in playoffs for the remaining qualification spots

Considering their current form and ranking, the Armenia national team has a strong opportunity to confidently pass the main stage and continue the fight for a place at the World Cup.