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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.

El Salvador shock Italy as favourites toil

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:21:00 GMT

El Salvador sent hosts Italy crashing out at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, while Brazil clinched a dramatic extra-time win over Nigeria, and Portugal and Russia also won their respective last-eight matches.

Russia down Mexico to reach semis

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:25:00 GMT

A dominant second period helped the reigning Euro Beach Soccer League champions win 5-3 to set up a last-four meeting with Italy or El Salvador.

Four hands safer than two for Mexico

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:31:00 GMT

Mexico goalkeeper Hector Robles and his understudy Miguel Estrada doubled up on Tuesday to see their side into the last eight. FIFA.com spoke to the duo about their one-two punch.

Last eight on the beach

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:21:00 GMT

The 24 group-phase matches have cut the 16-team field neatly in half, with testing quarter-finals now awaiting fancied trio Brazil, Portugal and Russia, as well as hosts Italy.

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.

Mexico sneak through, eliminate Ukraine

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:36:00 GMT

Following a 1-1 draw, Mexico survived a major scare to beat European outfit Ukraine on penalties and reach the quarter-finals of the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Ravenna, Italy.

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.

Brazil through with win over Mexico

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:33:00 GMT

Brazil cemented their place in the quarter-finals alongside Portugal at Ravenna/Italy 2011 with a 5-2 victory over Mexico, who still face a stiff test against Ukraine to seal their fate.

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.

Plata aiming to repeat 2007 feats

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:27:00 GMT

Morgan Plata, the star of Mexico's silver medallists at Rio de Janeiro 2007, speaks to FIFA.com about emulating those feats at the current FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 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.