FIFA tournaments in 2024 produced unforgettable contests and thrilling drama. Here, we look back on competitions that wowed fans worldwide, and relive their defining moments.<\/p>\n
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai\u2122
\nWinners: Brazil
\nRunners-up: Italy
\nThird place: IR Iran<\/p>\n
Brazil clinched a record-extending sixth world crown in scintillating style in Dubai. They faced a devilishly difficult run to the final but overcame elite opposition including the likes of Portugal, Mexico, Japan and IR Iran \u2013 to set up a final showdown with Italy. With the great Romario in attendance, A Sele\u00e7\u00e3o produced a dazzling performance, with Rodrigo scoring a hat-trick in a 6-4 victory.<\/p>\n
Award winners
\nadidas Golden Ball: Josep Jr (Italy)
\nadidas Golden Scorer: Ihar Bryshtsel (Belarus – 12 goals)
\nadidas Golden Glove: Bobo (Brazil)<\/p>\n
Read more: Brazil make history as Italy, Iran complete podium
\nMen\u2019s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024
\nGold: Spain
\nSilver: France
\nBronze: Morocco<\/p>\n
Top goalscorer: Soufiane Rahimi (Morocco – eight goals)<\/p>\n
Spain reigned at Paris 2024, with their technically supreme side triumphing in of the all-time great gold medal matches. They beat host nation France 5-3 in Paris, prevailing in extra time after the Les Bleus mounted a stirring comeback from 3-1 down. Morocco, meanwhile, delighted their passionate support by taking bronze.<\/p>\n
Read more: Gold for Spain as Paris 2024 delivers drama to the last
\nWomen\u2019s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024
\nGold: USA
\nSilver: Brazil
\nBronze: Germany<\/p>\n
Top goalscorer: Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France – five goals)<\/p>\n
Twelve months after a shock last-16 exit at the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023, USA were back on the top of the world at Paris 2024. With new coach Emma Hayes at the helm, they mixed defensive steel with attacking flair throughout the tournament. The Americans edged past Brazil 1-0 in the final, with Mallory Swanson netting the winning goal. Germany overcame world champions Spain by the same scoreline in the battle for bronze.<\/p>\n
Read more: USA dazzle amid Olympic thrills
\nFIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024\u2122
\nWinners: Brazil
\nRunners-up: Argentina
\nThird place: Ukraine<\/p>\n
An electrifying tournament came to a fitting conclusion when historic rivals Brazil and Argentina faced off in the biggest ever Futsal World Cup final. A Sele\u00e7\u00e3o came out on top, winning 2-1 in a nerve-shredding contest in Tashkent. Brazil have now won six of the competition\u2019s ten editions.<\/p>\n
Award winners
\nadidas Golden Ball: Dyego (Brazil)
\nadidas Golden Boot: Marcel (Brazil – ten goals)
\nadidas Golden Glove: Willian (Brazil)<\/p>\n
Read more: Uzbekistan 2024 in stats
\nFIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup Colombia 2024\u2122
\nWinners: Korea DPR
\nRunners-up: Japan
\nThird place: USA<\/p>\n
Choe Il-son was the star of the show as Korea DPR triumphed in Colombia. The precociously talented forward scored the winning goals in her team\u2019s semi-final win over USA and final success against Japan. With victory, Korea DPR joined Germany and USA as the only teams to have won the tournament three times.<\/p>\n
Award winners
\nadidas Golden Ball: Choe Il-son (Korea DPR)
\nadidas Golden Boot: Choe Il-son (Korea DPR \u2013 six goals)
\nadidas Golden Glove: Femke Liefting (Netherlands)<\/p>\n
Read more: Korea DPR turning starlets into stars
\nFIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024\u2122
\nWinners: Korea DPR
\nRunners-up: Spain
\nThird place: USA<\/p>\n
Korea DPR made it an incredible U-20 and U-17 World Cup double with their success in the Dominican Republic. In a compelling final clash with Spain \u2013 who were hunting a third successive title \u2013 the Asian side fell behind but equalised through the exceptional Jon Il-chong. Korea DPR then showed collective nerves of steel to win in a dramatic penalty shootout.<\/p>\n
Award winners
\nadidas Golden Ball: Jon Il-chong (Korea DPR)
\nadidas Golden Boot: Pau Comendador (Spain – five goals)
\nadidas Golden Glove: Evan O’Steen (USA)<\/p>\n
Read more: Coach and team-mates shower selfless Jon Il-chong in praise
\nFIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024\u2122
\nWinners: Real Madrid
\nRunners-up: Pachuca<\/p>\n
Real Madrid clinched their fifth trophy of the calendar year with victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final. Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr \u2013 fresh from being crowed The Best FIFA Men’s Player \u2013 scored as Carlo Ancelotti’s side eased to a 3-0 victory at Lusail Stadium. Pachuca had embarked on a remarkable run to the final, booking the showdown with Los Blancos by beating Botafogo and Al Ahly.<\/p>\n
Award winners
\nAramco Player of the Tournament: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
\nadidas Golden Ball: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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