FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021

19 - 29 AUGUST | Moscow, Russia

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Brazil defend their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title in Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

12 May 2025

The Brazilians claimed their seventh title after defeating Belarus in the final

Belarus and Brazil to compete for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup trophy

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

11 May 2025

Senegal and Portugal will go head-to-head for the third place

Belarus, Portugal, Senegal and Brazil qualify for the semi-finals in Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

10 May 2025

Teams will compete for places in the final of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 heads to the knockout stages

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

7 May 2025

Only eight teams remain in the competition

Group A and B come to a close in Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

6 May 2025

Belarus and Portugal won their respective groups, accumulating maximum points

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 – Matchday 4 round-up

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

5 May 2025

Brazil qualified for the quarter-finals, as Senegal clinched their second victory, and Spain and Oman picked up their first wins

Belarus, Iran and Portugal continue their winning form in Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

4 May 2025

The third day of action from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 took place

Group C and Group D get started in Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

3 May 2025

Chile, Senegal, Italy and defending champions Brazil all impress

Japan, Belarus, IR Iran and Portugal victorious on the opening day in Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

2 May 2025

Group A and Group B action took place

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 groups drawn

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

4 April 2025

The official draw took place in Seychelles

Women’s Beach Soccer Players Unite to Advocate for a Women’s Beach Soccer World Cup

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

2 July 2024

The Importance of a FIFA Women's Beach Soccer World Cup

Gabino Renales visits Seychelles ahead of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

13 May 2024

Gabino Renales, Venue Manager – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, visited Seychelles with the FIFA Delegation ahead of the upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Renales joined Jaime Yarza – Director of FIFA tournament, Kasra Haghighi – Head of Olympic, Futsal, & Beach Soccer, Paria Shahriyari – FBSWC2025 Project Lead, and Arturs Ignatenko […]

Leo wows as Brazil, Japan grind out victory

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

16 February 2024

Edson Hulk, Aleh Hapon, Yusuke Kawai and Leo Martins were the heroes as Brazil, Belarus, Japan and Portugal won on Matchday 2.

Iran edge instant classic as Italy, Tahiti and UAE triumph

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

16 February 2024

Iran sunk fellow giants Spain on penalties following a thriller, while Italy, Tahiti and United Arab Emirates also won on the opening day.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 groups drawn

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

6 October 2023

Giants Brazil and Portugal will clash in the group stage, while Spain, IR Iran, Tahiti, Argentina will make up a highly-competitive pool.

UAE 2024 excitement builds as Official Emblem is launched

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

5 October 2023

The UAE Football Association and FIFA have unveiled the official identity of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 at Le Meridien Dubai.

Seychelles to host FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup from the 1st to the 11th of May 2025

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

5 October 2023

The 13th edition of the tournament will on place in Victoria, Mahé Island in May 2025.

The Official FIFA Beach Soccer Theme is launched

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

2 October 2023

As well as featuring throughout the next edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™, the Theme will remain in place for future editions and beach soccer games worldwide

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 draw to take place this Friday

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

2 October 2023

The path to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024™ glory for the 16 participating nations will be determined on Friday 6 October

New dates set for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

23 June 2023

The 12th FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will now take place from 15-25 February in Dubai.

Beach Soccer Worldwide congratulates FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his re-election

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

16 March 2023

Gianni Infantino received mandate to begin second term as FIFA President during the 73rd FIFA Congress

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ destined for Dubai and the Seychelles

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

16 December 2022

Dubai played host to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2009 where the tournament will return for its 12th edition

Tahitian beach soccer legends at FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

4 February 2022

Former captain Naea Bennett is head coach of AS Pirae, with four more members of the Tiki Toa in their squad

Five member associations in race to host FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2023™

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

8 December 2021

The member associations will now have until 30 January 2022 to submit their bids to FIFA.

Bidding process for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2023 open

Uncategorized

7 October 2021

Definitve bids and hosting documents by National Football Associations expected by January 2022

The best FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ever

Editorial

3 September 2021

by Joan Cusco, BSWW President

RFU claim third beach soccer World Cup crown

Featured

30 August 2021

– The hosts defeated Japan and lifted the trophy at Russia 2021 – Switzerland finished third after beating Senegal – Highest-scoring Beach Soccer World Cup in history A superb performance from RFU saw them defeat Japan 5-2 to win the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ on Sunday. In doing so, they lifted the […]

RFU and Japan set up showpiece clash

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

29 August 2021

– The two teams emerged victorious from the semi-final stage at Russia 2021 – The hosts defeated Switzerland and will have their sights set on a third crown – Japan beat Senegal and will play in their first-ever final Japan and RFU will contest the 11th FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ final, after triumphing in […]

Senegal and the hosts party on

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

27 August 2021

Thursday was quarter-finals day at Russia 2021 Senegal beat Brazil and RFU see off Spain Switzerland down Uruguay, Japan edge out Tahiti Senegal and RFU made the headlines in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™, advancing to the last four along with Switzerland and Japan. The Senegalese sprang the big […]

Defending champions bow out as Brazil shine

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

25 August 2021

Last day of the group stage at Russia 2021 Group C: Switzerland unbeaten, Brazil march on Group D: Defending champions Portugal crash out, delight for Uruguay The last matchday in the group stage of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021™ ended with a bang as defending champions Portugal finished third in Group D […]

Hosts move on, Spain and Tahiti also progress

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

24 August 2021

– Fifth day of matches at Russia 2021 – Group A: RFU withstand pressure to top section – Group B: Tahiti and Spain advance to quarters The penultimate matchday of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ group stage served up exciting action and goals galore, as three more teams took their places in […]

Switzerland and Senegal march into the last eight

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

23 August 2021

– Fourth day of matches at Russia 2021 – Group C: Switzerland advance, Brazil awaken – Group D: Uruguay back in mix, Lions of Teranga take down holders Twenty-four hours after Japan became the first side to check into the last eight of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™, two more teams followed […]

Japan reach quarters, Mozambique make history

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

22 August 2021

– Third day of matches at Russia 2021 – Group A: Japan ease through to last eight, hosts claim shootout win – Group B: Memorable day for Mozambique, Tahiti impress again Two days on from their first outing at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™, the eight teams in groups A and B […]

Switzerland shock Brazil as Portugal are off to bright start

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

21 August 2021

– Second day of matches at Russia 2021 – Group C: Belarus win on penalties, Brazil lose – Group D: African champions impress, Portugal avoid a slip-up As two of the favourites for this year’s title, defending champions Portugal and five-time winners Brazil got their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ campaigns underway on […]

Goals galore for Japan and Spain as hosts grind out win

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

20 August 2021

– The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ has begun – Group A: Problems for hosts, Japan mount incredible comeback – Group B: UAE surprise Tahiti, Spain deliver strong display With stunning goals, plenty of technical flair and a wonderful atmosphere, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ got underway in spectacular fashion. […]

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021 – 5 to Watch

Featured

19 August 2021

Rui Delgado, Portuguese beach soccer commentator, names his '5 to watch' ahead of kick-off at the Luzhniki

Who will be the superheroes in Moscow?

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

18 August 2021

Mark Pendergast, beach soccer commentator, names his super teams who will impress at the World Cup

Anton Shkarin: Nerves will disappear after first game

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

17 August 2021

– FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup hosts aiming for third world crown – Football Union of Russia captain Anton Shkarin is feeling the pressure – “First game – against USA on 19 August – the hardest” Three years on from the magnificent 2018 FIFA World Cup™, Russia will again host a major tournament. The FIFA […]