Having won the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup in 2015 and finished third in 2019, before COVID prompted the cancellation of 2021\u2019s edition, Oman set themselves a target of reaching at least the semi-finals at the continental championship\u2019s 2023 edition. They did not disappoint, finishing third following an impressive campaign that saw them beat China PR 11-0 in the quarter-finals and run eventual champions IR Iran close in the semis.<\/p>\n
Having competed at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup\u2122 on four previous occasions, Oman\u2019s target is to reach the knockout phase for the first time. \u201cOur goal is to make it past the group stage for the very first time,\u201d Al-Yaqdhan Al-Hindasi,\u201d told FIFA.<\/p>\n
Oman finished third at the Asian finals, reached the Arab Beach Soccer Cup final and came fourth at the CIS Games \u2013 behind Belarus, Iran and Russia \u2013 in 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe secret to our success is the fact we have a squad full of experienced players who\u2019ve played together for many years under the leadership of the same, experienced coach,\u201d said Al-Hindasi.Oman face a tough challenge at UAE 2024 Dubai, though, having been drawn against five-time winners Brazil, two-time champions Portugal and Mexico in Group D. According to Al-Hindasi, however, the fact the tournament will unfold in Dubai will work in the Omanis\u2019 favour.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re in a tough group against some very strong teams, but we believe in ourselves and we\u2019re going to give it our all,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ll also have a lot of support from the fans because Dubai is very close to Oman.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following an impressive 2023 individually, Al-Hindasi has lofty ambitions of his own for 2024. \u201cBeing the top scorer in the World Beach Games qualifiers and making it to the World Cup with my national team are the best memories I\u2019ve made in my playing career,\u201d he said. \u201cNow I want to put in a great performance in Dubai and help my country make it to the knockout phase.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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