2008 FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP (Brazil) ARRIVAL IN BRAZIL: The U.S. Futsal National Team touched down in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday morning, with preparations beginning in earnest ahead of the kickoff of the FIFA Futsal World Cup on Sept. 30. Keith Tozer's team begins Group B action against Paraguay at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 30, and the 14-man squad will train in Rio leading up to the first game.

While dreams of glory are one thing, and harsh reality another, is daring to dream and risking failure not the first step to success? One man who has certainly set his sights high ahead of the forthcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup is Argentina coach Fabian Lopez, whose gifted charges kick off their campaign against China on 30 September in the Brazilian capital Brasilia.

FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008: Portugal head into the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 boasting a fine pedigree in the sport, though the Iberians' track record in itself would not be enough to place them among the favourites for the coveted title.

FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 OFFICIAL PLAYERS LIST - Sept 2008 Teams Are: Africa (Egypt  Libya) Asia (China Iran Japan  Thailand ) Europe ( Czech Republic  Italy Portugal  Russia Spain  Ukraine ) North and Central America ( Cuba  Guatemala  USA )  Oceania ( Solomon Islands) South America ( Argentina  Brazil  Paraguay  Uruguay). 14 players from each team plus coach listed.

With the start of FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008  just a week away, the excitement continues to build with the 20 competing nations announcing their squads today for the showpiece event. And judging by the calibre of the players heading to Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia, another exceptional feast of futsal is practically guaranteed.  Click Here for the full list of names