KOSENKO: “The group is equal, all 4 teams are at the same level. It will be interesting”

On June 8, the draw was held for the elite qualifying round. Futsal World Cup 2024According to the results of the Ukrainian team, they were promoted to Group B together with the teams of Poland, Serbia and Belgium.

Head coach of the Ukrainian national team Alexander Kosenko He shared his view on future rivals:

“Until now, any team that currently has a format can score points from any opponent, even if on paper one is a favorite and one is foreign. This is especially true for house fights, because at home, as they say, walls help.

Moreover, I have repeatedly said that all the teams are at a good level and that everyone is pushing themselves up in their abilities. Serbs, Belgians, Poles – everyone knows how to play. Therefore, you need to be prepared. I think the group is equal, all four teams are more or less on the same level.

Polish futsal is now developing rapidly. Many legionnaires play in the local championship and Polish futsal players are advancing. There are very good players. This also applies to the Serbian team. We know that any team from the Balkan Peninsula is very strong. And the Belgium national team is technical. It’s a slightly different direction, but at a good level as well. I think it will be interesting.”