AFC Referees appointed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025

Thu, 01 May, 2025

AFC Referees appointed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025

Victoria: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will be represented by four match officials at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, set to take place from May 1 to 11, further underscoring the Confederation’s unwavering efforts to develop world-class referees.

The Asian contingent will feature Yuchi Hatano of Japan, Ibrahim Al Raeesi of the United Arab Emirates, Fallah Al Balushi of Oman, and Uzbekistan’s Nayim Kosimov — all of whom officiated at the recently concluded AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ in Thailand this March.

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Group B: Mauritania 4-5 IR Iran

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Group B: Mauritania 4-5 IR Iran

Victoria: Islamic Republic of Iran staved off a late fightback from debutants Mauritania to start their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group B campaign with a 5-4 win on Thursday.

Iran survived a spirited fight from Mauritania after Ali Naderi’s side had gone four goals up in the first period with Cheikh Belkheir’s hat-trick nearly forcing the match into extra-time.

Group A: Guatemala 2-6 Japan

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Group A: Guatemala 2-6 Japan

Victoria: Wonder goals helped Japan overcome Guatemala 6-2 in an exhilarating start to their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group A opener at the Paradise Arena on Thursday.

Los Chapines led twice on their competition debut but a Ryota Tsuboya double powered the Samurai Blue to victory.

#BeachSoccerWC - Preview

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

#BeachSoccerWC - Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 kicks off on Thursday with AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ 2025 champions Islamic Republic of Iran leading Asia’s charge for the title.

Iran are joined by Oman and Japan in the Finals with all three seeking to become the first side from the continent to land the biggest prize on sand, so join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at each group.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.

Know Your Team: IR Iran

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Know Your Team: IR Iran

Kuala Lumpur: Fresh from lifting the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 in March, Islamic Republic of Iran will shift their focus towards the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 that kicks off on Thursday.

Naderi Hossein’s side were unstoppable in Pattaya, defeating all before them - including beating Oman 8-1 in the final - to lift their fourth Asian title.

Know Your Team: Oman

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Know Your Team: Oman

Kuala Lumpur: Oman are adamant that they will not be making up the numbers at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.

The West Asian side turned heads at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with a runners-up finish and buoyed by the achievement, are aiming to go far at the global showpiece.

Know Your Team: Japan

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Know Your Team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 kicks off on Thursday and Japan will leave no stone unturned as they seek to land the big prize.

Disappointment at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 - where they failed to advance past the semi-finals - will fuel their motivation for a golden showing at the global showpiece.

Asia's finest set for exciting challenge

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Asia's finest set for exciting challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will kick off their bid for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 title against Mauritania.

Oman's campaign begins against Italy while Japan will feature in the opening match of the tournament when they face Guatemala.

Shaikh Salman rallies Asia’s beach soccer contenders to shine in Seychelles

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Shaikh Salman rallies Asia’s beach soccer contenders to shine in Seychelles

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has underlined his confidence in Asia’s representatives at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 – the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Oman – to continue the Continent’s proud tradition at the showpiece, which will be held from May 1 to 11, 2025.

Scheduled to take place at the Paradise Arena in Victoria, Mahé island, Asian sides will draw inspiration from past successes having achieved at least a top four finish in the last four consecutive editions.