The planet\u2019s freshly-crowned Best Player, and another five previous winners of the annual award, make their grand entrances on a star-stacked Matchday 2 of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup\u2122. Global goliaths Brazil, Japan and Portugal will expect to thrill and win as Oman, Mexico and tournament debutants Colombia plot giant-slayings. Senegal and Belarus, meanwhile, will cross swords in one of the most fascinating contests of the group stage.<\/p>\n
The planet\u2019s freshly-crowned Best Player, and another five previous winners of the annual award, make their grand entrances on a star-stacked Matchday 2 of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup\u2122. Global goliaths Brazil, Japan and Portugal will expect to thrill and win as Oman, Mexico and tournament debutants Colombia plot giant-slayings. Senegal and Belarus, meanwhile, will cross swords in one of the most fascinating contests of the group stage.<\/p>\n
Colombia v Japan
\nKick-off times
\n\u06f0\u06f6:\u06f3\u06f0 in Bogota
\n\u06f1\u06f5:\u06f3\u06f0 in Dubai
\n\u06f2\u06f0:\u06f3\u06f0 in Tokyo<\/p>\n
Colombia will make their tournament debut as Japan pip Brazil to become the first nation to play in 12 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups. Can the newcomers spring a surprise, or will the 2021 runners-up prove too powerful?<\/p>\n
Players to watch
\nEduardo Lopez
\nThe man whose class, heart and drive pushed Colombia to Dubai is now out to test the resolve of the Samurai Blue.<\/p>\n
Ozu Moreira
\nThe 38-year-old was on Monday named in the Best Five for a record-extending eighth year. Ozu was crowned the Best Player on the planet in 2021 and is still an immense contributor.<\/p>\n
Trivia
\nColombia coach Santiago Alzate, who is just 30, is staggeringly younger than 10 of United Arab Emirates\u2019 \u06f1\u06f2 players!
\nIn 2010 Brazil called up a defender named Oscar. He politely turned them down because he\u2019d \u201calready fallen in love with Japan\u201d. Oscar had to change his name, spend five years living in Japan, and learn fluent Japanese before he could represent the Samurai Blue, all of which the man now known as Ozu Moreira did.<\/p>\n
Quotes
\n\u201cJapan are a team we\u2019ve watched a lot. They\u2019re a real confidence team. If you let them take the lead they\u2019ll rattle four or five goals past you in no time. But if we can stay in the game then we can match them and even take control at times. We know that it\u2019s five versus five. They might be more worldly and experienced, but maybe on the pitch we\u2019ve got an equal chance.\u201d
\nEduardo Lopez, Colombia player<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we lost in the 2021 final, I was really frustrated \u2013 it even brought me to tears. It still rankles. There\u2019s a sense of regret and a feeling I could have done more. I\u2019d like to try and go one step further this time around.\u201d
\nTakaaki Oba<\/p>\n
Portugal v Mexico
\nKick-off times
\n\u06f0\u06f7:\u06f0\u06f0 in Mexico City
\n\u06f1\u06f3:\u06f0\u06f0 in Lisbon
\n\u06f1\u06f7:\u06f0\u06f0 in Dubai<\/p>\n
Players to watch
\nBe Martins
\nThe Portugal No10 is an indecipherable genius. The Best Men\u2019s Player for 2022 makes and takes goals that only few can imagine pulling off.<\/p>\n
Cristopher Castillo
\nStrong and skilful, the bicycle kick specialist had a superb 2023 and was nominated for the Best Men\u2019s Player award.<\/p>\n
Trivia
\nBe and Leo Martins went hungry while living in Spain in an attempt to make it as 11-a-side footballers. Then they started playing for a club whose coach was a butcher and paid them for every victory with meat!<\/p>\n
Mexico coach Francisco Cati represented the nation at the FIFA Futsal World Cup\u2122 in 2012.<\/p>\n
Quotes
\n\u201cI feel we\u2019re on the verge of something special. Our national team \u2013 almost all our players \u2013 have won the World Cup, but we\u2019re still young. I think we\u2019re very well prepared to win this world title. We know there will be moments when our backs will be against the wall, when we\u2019ll have to dig deep, but we have players who have done this time and time again. We believe in ourselves.\u201d
\nJordan, Portugal player<\/p>\n
\u201cPortugal is our first game and the most important one. We\u2019re working towards that one and on doing the best we can. Their best attribute is their ability to build play from deep. We\u2019re working on that aspect so as to limit the space they have.\u201d
\nEnoch Lopez<\/p>\n
Senegal v Belarus
\nKick-off times
\n\u06f1\u06f5:\u06f3\u06f0 in Dakar
\n\u06f1\u06f8:\u06f3\u06f0 in Minsk
\n\u06f1\u06f9:\u06f3\u06f0 in Dubai<\/p>\n
One of the most compelling matches of the group stage pits two dark horses for the crown against one another. Senegal reached the semi-finals in 2021, while Belarus have toppled European heavyweights to make it to three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups running.<\/p>\n
Players to watch
\nRaoul Mendy
\nA frightening, physical forward, he won the adidas Bronze Ball at Russia 2021.<\/p>\n
Ihar Bryshtel
\nOne of the most complete players on the planet, the Belarus No8 possesses a thunderous shot.<\/p>\n
Trivia
\nSenegal coach Mamadou Diallo represented the country at 11-a-side between 1994 and 2000. He was named in the MLS Best XI in 2000 alongside Tony Meola, Carlos Valderrama and Hristo Stoichkov.
\nBelarus forward Anatoliy Ryabko, at 1.97 metres, is the tallest player at UAE 2024 Dubai. Senegal defender Papa Ndoye is just two centimetres shorter.
\n\u201cThat semi-final spot [in 2021] whetted our appetite, so we want to go further this year. We won\u2019t be underestimating anyone, but we know our worth and that we\u2019re capable of doing great things and making history in our sport.\u201d
\nMamadou Diallo, Senegal coach<\/p>\n
\u201cSenegal are a very complicated team to play against. They\u2019re physical, maintain a high tempo throughout and have players with great finishing ability. Iran and Senegal, as well as Brazil, could easily reach the final and win it.\u201d
\nNico, Belarus coach<\/p>\n
Brazil v Oman
\nKick-off times
\n\u06f1\u06f4:\u06f0\u06f0 in Brasilia
\n\u06f2\u06f1:\u06f0\u06f0 in Dubai
\n\u06f2\u06f1:\u06f0\u06f0 in Muscat<\/p>\n
Is this the best Brazil side since 2006? We\u2019re about to find out. They boast superstars Bruno Xavier, Catarino, Filipe, Edson Hulk and Rodrigo. One bright omen for Oman is that they stunned Senegal, who went on to beat Brazil and reach the semi-finals, at the last global finals.<\/p>\n
Players to watch
\nRodrigo
\nFresh from being named the sport\u2019s top performer, the Carioca is an exceptional player able to execute bicycle kicks from up in the clouds.<\/p>\n
Al Yaqdhan Al Hindasi
\nThe Omani was on fire in 2023. He\u2019ll need to be ablaze to give the underdogs a shot at a seismic upset in Dubai.<\/p>\n
Trivia
\nNelly, one of the biggest-selling hip-hop artists in history, starting following Catarino on social media after the Brazilian scored a mind-blowing goal for Catania.
\nMusallam Al Araimi, 19, is one of only two teenagers at the competition.<\/p>\n
Quotes
\n\u201cPeople say, \u2018Brazil will beat Mexico, Brazil will beat Oman\u2019, but it\u2019s not easy. They\u2019re strong teams and what people have to understand is that every team that plays against Brazil will give everything they have until the final whistle. Playing against Brazil in the World Cup is like a final. For some players it will be the biggest game of their lives, so they\u2019re going to give that something extra.\u201d
\nCatarino, Brazil player<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe in ourselves and we\u2019re going to give it our all. We\u2019ll also have a lot of support from the fans because Dubai is very close to Oman. Our goal is to make it past the group stage for the very first time.\u201d
\nAl Yaqdhan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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