FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™
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RFU dominant as gaps close

30 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Eliott Mounoud of Switzerland poses with his Adidas Golden Glove award following the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Final match between Football Union of Russia and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Multi-talented Mounoud pulls out all the stops

29 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Boris Nikonorov and players of Football Union of Russia lift The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Winner's Trophy following his team's victory in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Final match between Football Union of Russia and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Hosts on cloud nine after magical tournament

29 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Raoul Mendy of Senegal poses with his Adidas Bronze Ball Award, Noel Ott of Switzerland poses with his Adidas Golden Ball award, and Artur Paporotnyi of Football Union of Russia poses with his Adidas Silver Ball Award following the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Final match between Football Union of Russia and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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29 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Anton Shkarin of Football Union of Russia lifts The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Winner's Trophy following his team's victory in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Final match between Football Union of Russia and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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RFU claim third Beach Soccer World Cup crown

29 Aug 2021

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 19: Anton Shkarin of Football Union Of Russia celebrates after scores a goal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group A match between Football Union Of Russia and USA at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 19, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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ASUNCION, PARAGUAY - NOVEMBER 20: A general view of the Estadio Mundialista Los Pynandi on November 20, 2019 in Asuncion, Paraguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 23: Alexey Makarov of Football Union Of Russia battles for possession with Takumi Uesato and Ozu Moreira of Japan during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Group A match between Japan and Football Union Of Russia at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 23, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Fedor Zemskov of Football Union of Russia celebrates following his team's victory in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Final match between Football Union of Russia and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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BSWC 2021 | Match Highlights | RFU v Japan 5-2

29 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Mikhail Likhachev, Head Coach of Football Union of Russia lifts The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Winner's Trophy following his team's victory in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Final match between Football Union of Russia and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Dejan Stankovic of Switzerland celebrates with teammate Noel Ott after scoring their team's sixth goal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 3rd Place match between Switzerland and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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BSWC 2021 | Match Highlights | Switzerland - Senegal 9-7

29 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 26: Dylan Paama of Tahiti battles for possession with Shotaro Haraguchi of Japan during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Quarter-final match between Tahiti and Japan at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 26, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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BSWC 2021 | Match Highlights | Tahiti v Japan 4-5

26 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 26: Boris Nikonorov of Football Union Of Russia battles for possession with Dona and Antonio of Spain during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Quarter Final match between Football Union Of Russia and Spain at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 26, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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BSWC 2021 | Match Highlights | RFU v Spain 4-2

26 Aug 2021

MATCHES

Top Scorers

Glenn HODEL
12
Goals
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HODEL
Forward
11
SUI
Dejan STANKOVIC
10
Goals
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SUI
Takuya AKAGUMA
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Takuya
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6
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Groups

Group A
MPWDLGFGA+/-PTS
1
RFU
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2
Japan
Japan		32011214-26
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Paraguay
Paraguay		3102171523
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USA
USA		30031118-70

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DOCUMENTS

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: A general view as the Switzerland players sing their national anthem prior to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 3rd Place match between Switzerland and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Angelo Schirinzi, Head Coach of Switzerland looks on prior to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 3rd Place match between Switzerland and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Mamour Diagne of Senegal is challenged by Noel Ott of Switzerland during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 3rd Place match between Switzerland and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 29: Philipp Borer of Switzerland celebrates with teammates Glenn Hodel and Dejan Stankovic after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 3rd Place match between Switzerland and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 28: Noel Ott of Switzerland battles for possession with Yury Krasheninnikov of Football Union Of Russia during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Semi Final match between Football Union Of Russia and Switzerland at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 28: Jan Ostgen of Switzerland battles for possession with Andrey Kotenev of Football Union Of Russia during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Semi Final match between Football Union Of Russia and Switzerland at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 28: Boris Nikonorov of Football Union Of Russia attempts an overhead kick during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Semi Final match between Football Union Of Russia and Switzerland at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 28: Boris Nikonorov of Football Union Of Russia celebrates after scoring their sides second goal with team mate Dmitrii Shishin during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Semi Final match between Football Union Of Russia and Switzerland at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 26: Catarino of Brazil battles for possession with Mamour Diagne of Senegal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Quarter-final match between Senegal and Brazil at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 26, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 26: Datinha of Brazil battles for possession with Mandione Diagne of Senegal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Quarter-final match between Senegal and Brazil at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 26, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 26: Catarino of Brazil is challenged by Al Seyni Ndiaye of Senegal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Quarter-final match between Senegal and Brazil at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 26, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 26: Mamour Diagne of Senegal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 Quarter-final match between Senegal and Brazil at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 26, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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FIFA Beach-Soccer World Cup Russia 2021: Quarterfinal

25 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 22: General view of the stadium during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group C match between Brazil and El Salvador at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on January 1, 0001 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Senegal s goalkeeper Al Seyni Ndiaye hugs the mascot after the Beach Soccer World Cup group stage match between Portugal and Senegal, in Moscow, Russia. Alexey Filippov / Sputnik Russia Beach Soccer World Cup
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 21: Fans pose for a photo during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group A match between Football Union Of Russia and Paraguay at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 23: The fans of Russias team react during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group A match between Japan and Football Union Of Russia at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 23, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Get the feel of Russia 2021™

25 Aug 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 24: A general view of the stadium before the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group D match between Oman and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on Agust 24, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 24: Oumar Sylla, manager of Senegal looks on at the start of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group D match between Oman and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 24, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 24: Abdullah Al Sauti of Oman celebrates scoring a goal during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group D match between Oman and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 24, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 24: Yahya Al Araimi of Oman and Amar Samb of Senegal challenge for the ball during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group D match between Oman and Senegal at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on August 24, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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