AMLASUD 2026 Games: A Highly Strategic Futsal Tournament!

The 2026 AMLASUD Games continue in Santiago with a highly strategic futsal tournament!

The AMLASUD 2026 Games continue in Santiago, this time with a futsal tournament featuring both original and adapted rules.

The main goal of this tournament was to prepare the young referees for tomorrow’s big games (Friday the 13th, Matchday 4), allowing them to better understand the rules and put them into practice, as well as to share a great sporting experience.

New rules of the game!

The students played in teams of four against four on a field divided into six equal parts, with no goalkeepers. Physical contact is prohibited, throw-ins are taken with the foot, and the ball cannot rise above hip height.

The defining feature of this sport is the star player: every goal scored or assist made by this player earns his team three points.

There is no designated star player from the outset. In fact, any team member can take on this role at different points in the game, which helps balance the play and gives everyone the same opportunities to shine.

The tournament was a huge success!

Throughout the tournament, the games took place in an excellent atmosphere, marked by enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

The modified rules worked very well, making the matches not only more evenly matched but also more strategic.

The star player rule played a particularly important role, encouraging teams to organize their passes more effectively, develop team strategies, and work together to score more points.

Good luck tomorrow to all the students participating in the AMLASUD Games!