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Tactical revolution unseats Brazil

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:30:00 GMT

More evenly contested than some of its predecessors, the sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup proved an engrossing event, ending with the tactically astute Russians deposing mighty Brazil.

And then there were eight…

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:22:00 GMT

Mexico and Nigeria joined Brazil and Russia in the quarter-finals at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 after a day packed with incident and drama.

Sluggish Brazil edge Japan

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:27:00 GMT

Brazil opened their final group phase match at Ravenna/Italy 2011 at a snail's pace, but after twice going down a goal edged past Japan 3-2 to seal all three points.

Ramos: I'll be defending Japan

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:09:00 GMT

Japan coach Ruy Ramos may hail from Rio de Janeiro, but there is no question of him having divided loyalties when his side takes on Brazil on Tuesday.

All or nothing for final-day quartet

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The final day of group games at Ravenna/Italy 2011 features two all-or-nothing crunch matches between Ukraine-Mexico and Tahiti-Nigeria, with only the winners able to progress.

Brazil, Russia show their strength

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:19:00 GMT

Brazil and Russia won through to the last eight of Ravenna/Italy 2011 on Sunday, with four teams still in the mix for the remaining qualifying slots from Groups C and D.

Ukraine beat Japan for first victory

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:24:00 GMT

Ukraine improved their chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup with a deserved 4-2 victory over Japan.

Heavyweights set to square off

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:52:00 GMT

Tournament favourites Brazil are back in action against Mexico on Sunday after their scare against Ukraine, while European heavyweights Russia face an intriguing test against Tahiti.

Close shave for Brazil, Tahiti on target

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:15:00 GMT

Ukraine came close to ending Brazil’s lengthy unbeaten FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup run, while new boys Tahiti won their first ever game in the competition.

Mexico edge Japan

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Mexico got their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign off to a winning start by defeating Japan by the odd goal in five in the Group D clash.

Clash of the champions

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:58:00 GMT

The second matchday features opening games for holders Brazil, Ukraine, Mexico and Japan, all winners of their respective continental qualifying campaigns.

Kawaharazuka: It's not about me

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:18:00 GMT

Striker Takeshi Kawaharazuka speaks to FIFA.com about putting Japan’s interests before his own and their examining group in Ravenna.

Squad lists announced for Ravenna

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:09:00 GMT

The 16 teams aiming for glory at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Ravenna/Italy 2011 have announced their 12-man squads for the September showpiece.

Numbers in the sand

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:32:00 GMT

With the sixth edition less than a week away, FIFA.com brings you some of the most fascinating stats in the history of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.