2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup
The 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup was an international futsal tournament organized by the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation, and was hosted in Majuro from 22 to 24 July. Six teams took part in the tournament. It was originally announced as the Men's Futsal Series to be played against Micronesia national [futsal team|Micronesia], but after Kiribati's participation was announced, the name changed to the Outrigger Challenge Cup.
The Marshall Islands played its first-ever international of any football code during the tournament, while Micronesia fielded its first-ever national futsal side. Kiribati defeated the Marshall Islands in the final. The tournament final was broadcast on YouTube using cameras controlled by artificial intelligence.
Squads
Kiribati
- Bangao Bakabane
- Bitimatang Keakea
- Bauro Martin, Jr.
- Toom Kiteon
- Tetaua Beeni
- Taratiera Rekenibai
- Riuteri Eeri
- Matakite Taea
- Longona Selevale
- Barao Taramon
- Kaibu Tetabo
- Teekia Rui
Marshall Islands
- Jonathan Koehler
- Pat Phelon
- Charles Facer
- Sam Tepou
- David Waiti
- Reggie Waiti
- Cullen Turanga
- Kairos Zinihite
- Tuetena Timon
- Oscar Belamana
- Folliet Schutz
- Junior Villi
- Gabino Peter
- Baaro Tekawara
- Ming-Che Tsai
- Matt Webb
Micronesia
- Sean Southwick
- Maphrick Ruweday
- Kaiden Mersai
- Myles Mailing
- Kenneth Aldana
- Francisco Laurdin
- Pendura Barnabas Kariti
- Camriche Joseph Pelep
- Zackery Henly
- Yop Laurdine
- Franky Donre
- Jerold Sultan Pluhs
- Enderson Paul
- Lexter James
- Lester James
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Group stage
Group A
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Group B
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