The draw for the futsal tournaments at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, is scheduled for May 21, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland. The event will determine the group stage matchups for both the men's and women's competitions.
According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the futsal tournaments will feature 10 teams per gender, with a total of 20 nations participating. The draw will be held at the headquarters of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in Zurich.
The 2026 Summer Youth Olympics, officially known as the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), are set to take place in Dakar from October 22 to November 9, 2026. This marks the first time the event is being held in Africa.
Futsal, a variant of football played on a smaller indoor court, was included in the Youth Olympics for the first time in 2018 in Buenos Aires. The Dakar 2026 edition will continue this tradition, showcasing young talent from around the world.
Further details on the participating teams and the draw procedure are expected to be announced by the IOC and the International Football Association (FIFA) in the coming days.
