Futsal debut for Lithuania as they host.
Lithuania are not just hosting but actually taking part in a Futsal World Cup for the first time. The 24 teams have been divided up into six groups of four teams. Hosts Lithuania are in Group A and will get the tournament underway on 12 September in the Kaunas Arena against Venezuela, who are also taking part in the tournament for the first time. Defending champions Argentina find themselves in Group F, with their first match coming against USA in Vilnius. Five-time winners