Philippines women's national futsal team
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The Philippines women's national futsal team represents the Philippines in international futsal competitions and is controlled by the Philippine Futsal Committee of the Philippine Football Federation.[3]
Shirt badge/Association crest | |||
| Nickname(s) | Filipina5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Philippine Football Federation (PFF) | ||
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Rafa Merino | ||
| Captain | Isabella Flanigan | ||
| FIFA code | PHI | ||
| FIFA ranking | 67  2 (May 8, 2026)[1] | ||
| Highest FIFA ranking | 55 (April 4, 2025) | ||
| Lowest FIFA ranking | 69 (December 12, 2025) | ||
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| First international | |||
 Philippines 1–8 Thailand  (Bangkok, Thailand; November 13, 2005) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 Malaysia 2–5 Philippines (Macau; October 31, 2007[2])  Laos 1–4 Philippines (Bangkok, Thailand; December 9, 2007)  Kuwait 1–4 Philippines (Tashkent, Uzbekistan; January 11, 2025[2]) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Iran 18–2 Philippines (Macau; November 2, 2007) | |||
| FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2025) | ||
| Best result | Group Stage (2025) | ||
| Asian Cup | |||
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2025) | ||
| Best result | Group stage (2025) | ||
| Southeast Asian Games | |||
| Appearances | 3 (First in 2007) | ||
| Best result |  Third place (2007) | ||
History
Batungbacal team (2005–2007)
A Philippines women's futsal team was formed under Emmanuel Batungbacal five months prior to the 2005 Asian Indoor Games, their first international tournament.[4][5]
Batungbacal first came into contact with Philippine Football Federation. At that time Johnny Romualdez was the federation president and former Ateneo player Domeka Garamenda was the secretary general. Batungbacal was given the green light to form a team but he had to rely on his funding. The team finished fourth place in the Asian Indoor Games. They later joined the 2007 Southeast Asian Games where they overcame Malaysia in the bronze medal game.[6][7]
In 2007, José Mari Martínez would succeed Romualdez as PFF president. In 2009, the federation was riddled with controversy. The PFF Futsal Committee head Esmaeil Sedigh recommended Batungbacal's removal as head coach in early 2009, which prompted the resignation of the women's futsal team's players.[8] Batungbacal was allegedly removed for sending an unsanctioned women's futsal squad to the Vikings Futsal Cup in New Zealand although the coach presented a PFF document contradicting this claim. Martinez cites the coach's lack of coaching credentials for the move.[9]
Sedigh team (2011)
Esmaeil Sedigh became the women's futsal coach. He led the team at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.[10]
Hermans program (2020–2024)
Dutch former player and coach Victor Hermans was brought in by the PFF in 2020 to serve as a technical consultant for futsal.[11][12][13]
Hermans focused initially on the women's team and formed the core of the new team from players hailing from the Tuloy sa Don Bosco Foundation. The squad would train despite the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] In 2022, the new women's futsal team was unveiled adopting the moniker "Pinay5". The team took part at the Pinay5 Futsal Faceoff, a two-game friendly series with Guam.[15] They lost the first game 0–1, but won the second one 3–1.[16]
The Philippines was announced to host the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup to be held in 2025 consequently qualifying its national team for the tournament.[17]
Its first tournament as part of its preparation is the 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship in Pasig. The team was formed through scouting during High 5 Futsal League season and with a few players scouted outside of the country.[18][19] The hosts narrowly missed a place in the third place playoff of the five-team tournament after losing 1–2 to their final group stage opponent Indonesia. They only needed a draw to advance.[20]
However, in December 2024, Hermans was reportedly removed from his position and "realigned" with the men's program. Key players announced their resignation from the team due to alleged 'chaos' and 'disorganization' of top PFF officials. This included the PFF trying to arrange a short-notice training camp, without the Head Coach, and telling players they would be cut if they did not go to this short notice camp scheduled for December 26, despite several players already being out of Manila, as well as a push towards including more players from a footballing background whom they believed were better athletes despite lacking futsal experience. [21][22]
Team manager Danny Moran was also removed from the team, though he maintained support for Hermans and together they pushed through with the originally scheduled Pinay5 training camp in January 2024, and their futsal programs.[23][24]
Merino program (2025–present)
The PFF hired Spanish coach Rafa Merino Rodriguez as the new head coach of the women's team in December 2024.[25] His appointment was announced in January 2025 with a new pool of players announced for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers[26] Only five players are holdovers from Hermans' team.[27] In the relevant press conference PFF President John Gutierrez has requested the media not to discuss controversies which unfolded in late 2024 until the tournament is over.[28] Moran demanded the PFF desist from using "Pinay 5" in subsequent official PFF events, alleging a breach of contract.[29]
The Philippines qualified for the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup in China as the best third-place team.[30] They however failed to progress out of the group stage in their debut appearance.[31]
They had training camps in Japan and Spain in preparation for the inaugural 2025 World Cup.[32][33][34] The Philippines lost all of their three games to Poland (0–6), Morocco (2–3), and Argentina (1–5). Their closest result was with Morocco and was leading 2–0 before their eventual defeat.[35]
Team image
The Philippines women's national team is known by the moniker Filipina5 which was formally introduced by the PFF in April 2025.[36] Previously the team was known as Pinay 5 when it was under the sponsorship of the Moran Foundation. The moniker, also a trademark owned by its backers, was dropped in January 2025.[37][29]
Their current kit provider is Puma. The women's national futsal team first used the 2026 set introduced by Puma in November 2025 at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup. It consists of a blue kit for the home colors and pink kit exclusive for the women's side for the away colors.[38][39]
Fixtures and results
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2025
| May 7 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup | Iran | 1–0 | Philippines | Hohhot, China |
| 11:00 UTC+8 | Torkaman  38" |
Report | Stadium: Hohhot Sports Centre Attendance: 117 Referee: Liang Qingyun (China) Zhu Xin (China) |
| May 9 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup | Philippines | 0–3 |  Vietnam | Hohhot, China |
| 11:00 UTC+8 | Report |
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Stadium: Hohhot Sports Centre Attendance: 280 Referee: Nour Chaito (Lebanon) Panadda Khotsenaphattra (Thailand) |
| May 11 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup | Hong Kong  | 7–3 | Philippines | Hohhot, China |
| 11:00 UTC+8 |
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Report | Stadium: Hohhot Sports Centre Referee: Mari Yamamoto (Japan) Nurul Atikah Janah (Malaysia) |
| September 26 Unofficial friendly | Japan  | 5–1 | Philippines | Chiba, Japan |
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Report |
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Stadium: Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field Futsal Arena |
| September 28 Unofficial friendly | Japan | 11–2 | Philippines | Chiba, Japan |
| Report | Stadium: Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field Futsal Arena |
| October/November Friendly |  Atico | 1–6 | Philippines | Sabadell, Spain |
| Report |
| November 5 Friendly | FS Sabadell | 0–4 | Philippines | Sabadell, Spain |
| Report |
| November Friendly | Lainco Rubí | 3–1 | Philippines | Sabadell, Spain |
| Report |
| November 8 Friendly | Spain | 7–1 | Philippines | Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain |
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Report |
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Stadium: La Ciudad del Fútbol Referee: Ignacio del Olmo |
| November 21 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | Philippines | 0–6 |  Poland | Pasig, Philippines |
| 20:30 UTC+8 | Report |
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Stadium: PhilSports Arena Attendance: 2,211 Referee: Anelize Schulz (Brazil) |
| November 24 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | Philippines | 2–3 |  Morocco | Pasig, Philippines |
| 20:30 UTC+8 | Report |
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Stadium: PhilSports Arena Attendance: 1,771 Referee: Alice Vevodova (Czech Republic) |
| November 27 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | Argentina  | 5–1 | Philippines | Pasig, Philippines |
| 20:30 UTC+8 |
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Report |
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Stadium: PhilSports Arena Attendance: 2,811 Referee: Krystin Pahia (United States) |
| December 12 2025 SEA Games GS | Thailand | 7–1 | Philippines | Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| 16:30 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Bangkokthonburi University Gymnasium |
| December 13 2025 SEA Games GS | Philippines | 3–1 | Malaysia | Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| 16:30 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Bangkokthonburi University Gymnasium |
| December 16 2025 SEA Games SF | Vietnam | 1–0 | Philippines | Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| 16:30 UTC+9 |
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Report | Stadium: Bangkokthonburi University Gymnasium |
| December 18 2025 SEA Games Bronze medal match | Thailand | 5–0 | Philippines | Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| 13:30 UTC+9 | Stadium: Bangkokthonburi University Gymnasium |
2026
| February 24 2026 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship | Myanmar  | 0–1 | Philippines | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| 16:00 UTC+7 |
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Stadium: Terminal 21 Korat Referee: Panadda Khotsenaphattra (Thailand) |
| February 25 2026 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship | Philippines | 0–2 | Vietnam | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| 13:30 UTC+7 |
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Stadium: Terminal 21 Korat Referee: Misaki Kawamorita (Japan) |
| February 26 2026 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship | Philippines | 1–1 |  Australia | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| 16:00 UTC+9 | Stadium: Terminal 21 Korat |
Players
Current squad
The following 14 players were named to the squad for the 2026 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship.
Caps and goals updated as of November 27, 2025, after the match against Argentina.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Samantha Hughes | May 21, 2008 | 15 | 0 | Sala Time | |
| GK | Kayla Santiago | August 4, 2001 | 5 | 0 | UA&P | |
| DF | Cathrine Graversen | April 25, 1998 | 14 | 1 |  B.93 | |
| DF | Rocelle Mendaño | May 19, 2000 | 10 | 0 | Kaya–Iloilo | |
| DF | Sheen Borres | January 2, 1998 | 4 | 0 | Kaya–Iloilo | |
| MF | Charisa Lemoran | September 21, 1998 | 7 | 0 | Stallion Laguna | |
| MF | Lyka Cuenco | October 30, 2003 | 1 | 0 | Kaya–Iloilo | |
| MF | Vrendelle Nuera | August 25, 2004 | 13 | 0 | GK SipaG | |
| MF | Janly Fontamillas | January 24, 2000 | 0 | 0 | Kaya–Iloilo | |
| MF | Joyce Gemberva | 0 | 0 | |||
| MF | Jaycee DeFazio | January 3, 2005 | 1 | 0 |  Cal Poly Mustangs | |
| DF | Rhea Chan | September 24, 2000 | 1 | 0 | Stallion Laguna | |
| MF | Sarahgen Tulabing | 0 | 0 | FEU | ||
| FW | Dionesa Tolentin | June 25, 2000 | 11 | 5 | Kaya–Iloilo | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the Philippines within the past 12 months.[40][41][42]
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Yasmin Elauria | February 17, 2000 | 1 | 0 | FEU |
v. Spain, November 8, 2025 |
| FW | Isabella Bandoja | March 30, 2001 | 15 | 6 | TSL |
2025 SEA Games |
| MF | Lanie Ortillo | April 8, 2005 | 15 | 2 | TSL |
2025 SEA Games |
| FW | Regine Rebosora | September 21, 2001 | 8 | 0 | FEU |
2025 SEA Games |
| Alisha del Campo | September 20, 1999 | 13 | 2 | Kaya–Iloilo |
2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |
| Isabella Flanigan (captain) | February 22, 2005 | 11 | 2 | Cockburn Wolves |
2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |
| Judy Connolly | July 26, 2003 | 11 | 1 | Cockburn Wolves |
2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |
| Katrina Guillou | December 19, 1993 | 7 | 4 | DC Power |
2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |
| Jaclyn Sawicki | November 14, 1992 | 4 | 0 |  Calgary Wild |
2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup | |
| Hazel Lustan | January 11, 1998 | 6 | 0 | Capital1 Solar Strikers |
2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup | |
| Sara Castañeda | December 5, 1996 | 4 | 0 | Kaya–Iloilo |
2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification | |
| Shelah Cadag | August 5, 1998 | 1 | 0 | Kaya–Iloilo |
2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification | |
INJ Withdrew due to an injury | ||||||
Tournament record
FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup
| FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 2025 | Group stage | 13/16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
 2029 | ||||||||
| Total | Group stage | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
| AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 2015 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2018 | ||||||||
 2025 | Group stage | 11/12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 2028 | ||||||||
| Total | – | 0/1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
| ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 2024 | Group stage | 5/5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| 2026 | Group stage | 5/7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | Group stage | 2/2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 20 |
Southeast Asian Games
| Southeast Asian Games record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
| 2007 | Third place | 3/6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 14 |
| 2009 | No competition as not officially selected by host | |||||||
 2011 | Group stage | 5/5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 27 |
| 2013 | Did not enter | |||||||
 2015 | No competition selected by host | |||||||
| 2017 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2019 | No competition selected by host | |||||||
| 2021 | Did not enter | |||||||
 2023 | No competition selected by host | |||||||
| 2025 | Fourth place | 4/6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| Total | Third place | 3/6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 55 |
Other tournaments
- Vikings Futsal Cup New Zealand
- PFF Women's Tri Nation Futsal Invitational
- 2023 Manila –
2nd Place[47]
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Rafael Merino Rodriguez |
| Assistant coaches | Ariston Bocalan |
| Alejandro De Pedro Heras | |
Coaching history
Emmanuel Batungbacal (2005–2009)
Esmaeil Sedigh (c. 2011)
Victor Hermans (2022–2024)
Rafa Merino (2024–)
See also
Notes
- The women's national team competed under the name IROK Philippines at the Vikings Futsal Cup. After the national team under coach Emmanuel Batungbacal was sacked by the Philippine Football Federation after the team competed at the tournament allegedly without the sanction of the federation. The former national team renamed itself as IROK Philippines Futsal Club in 2009 planning to compete in the 2009 edition of the Vikings Futsal Cup.[45][46]