Football NSW has confirmed its State Team selections for the 2026 National Futsal Championships, with 30 teams set to represent the state on the national stage when the tournament heads to the Gold Coast in January.
The 2026 National Futsal Championships will be held from Tuesday 13 January to Saturday 17 January 2026, with matches played across the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium.
The Championships will feature U12–U16 Boys, Youth Men, Open Men, U13, U15, U17 Girls, Youth Women, Open Women, and Open AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) Mixed divisions, reinforcing the event’s role as Australia’s premier futsal pathway competition.
Sport Inclusion NSW & ACT congratulates all athletes selected across the Football NSW squads, with particular recognition of the athletes named in the Open AWD Mixed teams. These selections reflect the continued growth of inclusive futsal pathways and the strength of club-based development across New South Wales.
Sport Inclusion NSW & ACT Director Greg Brown has played a key role in the ongoing development of inclusive futsal pathways and will serve as Head Coach of the AWD Thunder team.
“These Championships represent the highest level of futsal opportunity available nationally,” Brown said. “For athletes with disability, selection into a state team is a powerful validation of their commitment, skill, and progression through inclusive pathways.”
AWD Thunder – Football NSW
2026 National Futsal Championships
Nathan Whalen – South Coast Taipans
Dion Kalogiros – West City Crusaders
Maison Beecroft – West City Crusaders
Dillon Brown – South Coast Taipans
Alexander Hernandez – Phoenix Futsal
Andrew Hoatson – Phoenix Futsal
Jackson Loy – West City Crusaders
Daniel Mack – South Coast Taipans
Sam Mills – Phoenix Futsal
Rocco Ron Musumeci – South Coast Taipans
Goki Santos – Phoenix Futsal
Alex Thomas – West City Crusaders
Head Coach: Gregory Brown
AWD Lightning – Football NSW
2026 National Futsal Championships
Josh Smith – Phoenix Futsal
Harry Woodhouse – Phoenix Futsal
Tom Arnold – Mountain Majik Futsal Club
Tamsin Colley – West City Crusaders
Briana Commisso – West City Crusaders
Dan Kime – Mountain Majik Futsal Club
Esoufa Saivou – West City Crusaders
Sebastian Saura – Phoenix Futsal
London Smith – West City Crusaders
Dallas Starr – Mountain Majik Futsal Club
Michael Wade – Phoenix Futsal
Harley Kilgore – West City Crusaders
Head Coach: Daniel Obradors
Football Australia has confirmed the Gold Coast will host the National Futsal Championships through to 2028, delivered by Football Queensland in partnership with Experience Gold Coast. The multi-year agreement provides consistency, strengthens the national futsal pathway, and supports long-term growth of the game.
Football Australia Interim Chief Executive Officer Heather Garriock said the Championships are central to futsal’s national development framework.
“The National Futsal Championships are the cornerstone of our futsal pathway, bringing together talent, community, and competition at the highest level,” Garriock said.
Football Queensland Chief Executive Officer Robert Cavallucci highlighted the broader impact of the event.
“This tournament delivers exceptional on-court competition while also providing strong community engagement and significant benefits to the region,” Cavallucci said.
Further details, including fixtures and schedules, will be released by Football Australia closer to the tournament.
Sport Inclusion NSW & ACT will continue to advocate for inclusive sporting pathways and celebrate the achievements of athletes selected to represent NSW at the 2026 National Futsal Championships.
