2012 Women's Futsal World Tournament

The 2012 Women's Futsal World Tournament was the third edition of the Women's Futsal World Tournament, the premier world championship for women's national futsal teams. It was held in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, from 3 to 9 December 2012, and matches were played at the Pavilhão Dr. Salvador Machado and Pavilhão Municipal de Oliveira de Azeméis.

2012 Women's Futsal World Tournament
Tournament details
Host countryPortugal
Dates3 December – 9 December
Teams10 (from 4 confederations)
Venue(s)2 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Brazil (3rd title)
Runners-up Portugal
Third place Spain
Fourth place Russia
Tournament statistics
Matches played27
Goals scored161 (5.96 per match)

Brazil won its third consecutive world title after defeating the Portuguese hosts in the final by a 3–0 score. As in the two previous editions, Brazil, Portugal, Russia and Spain reached the semifinals.

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