Brazil defended its crown by beating Belarus in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final in Seychelles.
The South Americans defeated Belarus 4-3 in a thrilling encounter to clinch their second consecutive World Cup in Beach Soccer.
With this, they won a record-extending seventh FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title.
Brazil won a record-extending seventh FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title, edging Belarus 4-3 in a thrilling final to retain its crown at the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Rodrigo produced a brace for Brazil, while Lucao and Catarino scored a single goal each to help the men in yellow and green to post four goals.
For Belarus, goals came from Ihar Bryshtsel, who scored twice and Yauheni Novikau.
The cup holders took a comprehensive 3-1 lead in the second half. But Belarus made a comeback with Bryshtsel scoring twice midway through the final period to equalise at 3-3.
With just 101 seconds remaining, it was Rodrigo’s heroics who delivered the winning goal for Brazil.
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Brazil achieved another record to become the team to concede the least number of goals in a tournament. It eclipsed France’s record of 11 in 2005.
Portugal clinched third place with a narrow 3-2 win over Senegal. Tied 2-2 in the final period, Portuguese defender Andre Lourenco converted a penalty following a defensive error by Senegal to give the two-time champion the edge. Portugal held firm in the closing minutes to secure the podium finish.
“I’m really happy, really emotional. I’ve dreamed of this since I was a kid. It was a tough game but as soon as they made it 3-3, I was absolutely certain we’d win. Rodrigo is exceptional. He’s the best player in the world, Thanger, Brazil player said.
“We wanted to beat Brazil, but we are very happy and proud to have finished second at the World Cup. It’s historic. In team sports in Belarus, it’s unique.” Belarus’ Ihar Bryshtsel said.
The 2025 tournament marked the first time Seychelles hosted the Beach Soccer World Cup.
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FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Awards
Rodrigo was awarded the Player of the Match in the final while Ihar Bryshtsel was the top scorer of the tournament with 11 goals.
| Award | Winner | Country | Note |
| Golden Ball | Rodrigo | Brazil | Best Player |
| Silver Ball | Ihar Bryshtel | Belarus | |
| Bronze Ball | Bê Martins | Portugal | |
| Golden Scorer | Ihar Bryshtel | Belarus | 11 goals |
| Silver Scorer | André Lourenço | Portugal | 8 goals |
| Bronze Scorer | Rodrigo | Brazil | 7 goals |
| Golden Glove | Mikhail Avgustov | Belarus | Best Goalkeeper |
| FIFA Fair Play Award | – | Japan | Team with best fair play |
