Impeccable organization and historic triumph — Azerbaijan crowned world's best in minifootball

The Azerbaijan national minifootball team has claimed the world champion title with a commanding victory on home soil, defeating Hungary 4–2 in the final of the World Minifootball Championship in Baku, according to Report.

The final match, held on June 1 at the National Gymnastics Arena, marked the climax of a tournament featuring 32 teams from around the globe. Under the leadership of head coach Elshad Guliyev, the Azerbaijani squad delivered a dominant performance, securing a place in the history books.

Azerbaijan opened the tournament with a draw against Bahrain but quickly found its rhythm, recording decisive wins over Slovenia and Mauritania to top the group. In the round of 16, Azerbaijan faced reigning champions Romania. After a 1–1 draw in regular time, the hosts triumphed 2–1 in a tense penalty shootout.

The quarterfinal clash with England set a new global attendance record for a minifootball match, drawing a crowd of 7,007 spectators. Azerbaijan emerged victorioust and advanced to the semifinals, where it faced Montenegro — a team they previously encountered at the same stage two years ago, falling short of a medal. This time, however, the story was different. A 2–1 win propelled Azerbaijan into the final and guaranteed at least a silver medal. But the team had its sights firmly set on gold.

The championship match against Hungary was the tournament’s crowning moment. Roared on by a passionate crowd, Azerbaijan took control from the first whistle and never looked back, sealing a historic 4–2 victory.

June 1, 2025, will be remembered not only as a milestone in Azerbaijan's sporting history but as a landmark moment for international minifootball. The win adds to Azerbaijan's growing legacy, following their European Championship triumph in 2022, and cements their status as a global powerhouse in the sport.

Equally noteworthy was the flawless organization of the event. According to representatives of the World Minifootball Federation, Azerbaijan's handling of the tournament set a new benchmark for excellence.

Azerbaijan now celebrates not only a monumental sporting achievement but also its success as a gracious and exemplary host of a prestigious global tournament — dignified, vibrant, and impeccably executed.