The 12th edition of the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is set to commence on Thursday. 16 Nations will battle for top honors on the sandy shores of Dubai. Our 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup betting guide previews this event.
The city of Dubai will host this competition for a second time. They hosted the tournament for the first time in 2009. Egypt and Colombia will make their first appearance at the final stage of the event. The tournament will take place over 10 days, and the finals will be held on Sunday, 25 February 2024.
Brazil holds the record for the most tournament wins with five trophies. Russia is the second most successful team, having clinched three titles. They are the current titleholders; however, they will not participate in this tournament this year because of disqualification for a military invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Thursday, 15 – Sunday, 25 February 2024 |
The best international sportsbooks have provided these 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer WC odds for the favorites to win this tournament:
Record holders Brazil is the favorite to win this competition. The Canarinhos are a strong side with a long history of wins in major tournaments. They went unbeaten in 2023 and emerged victorious in the 2023 Copa América, defeating Argentina 13-5 to grab the title in Rosario. That win marked their third victory in the Copa América tournament, while they also won the 2023 NEOM Beach Soccer Cup finals. Brazil has a star-studded squad led by the world’s best player, Rodrigo Soares. Other top performers on this side include Catarino, Edson Hulk, Mauricinho, and Filipe.
The Portuguese national team is considered the second favorite to win this tournament. Their track record of excellent performances at this level significantly contributes to their status as the second favorites. The team heads to Dubai as the third highest-ranking team in world beach soccer behind Spain and Brazil. They finished second place at Heraklion 2023 (third Mediterranean Beach Games) and also finished fourth at the European Games. The 2015 and 2019 World Cup champions are a solid option to grab victory at this event.
The Spanish team currently holds the status of the second-best beach soccer team in the world, thanks to their outstanding performances in recent times. Among their achievements in the past year is defeating Portugal to claim the title at the Herkilon 2023 tournament. They also finished second place in the Euro Beach Soccer League 2023 Superfinals. Spain has yet to win the Beach Football World Cup, and this fact could motivate them to pursue the title in Dubai.
Italy is another formidable contender in this tournament, entering with a solid determination to begin on a high note. Their achievements speak volumes, as they won the Euro Beach Soccer League 2023 Superfinal by defeating Spain in the finals. Although they also participated in the Herkilon 2023, they fell short of reaching the semifinals. Italy has reached the World Cup Final twice, in 2008 and 2019, but unfortunately, they lost on both occasions. This time around, they will be determined to clinch the title.
Japan’s ascent to the summit of the global beach soccer scene can be attributed to two key factors: tactical discipline and talented players. Their recent performances have been remarkable, highlighted by their journey to the NEOM Beach Soccer Cup finals. Despite finishing as runners-up in that competition after a loss to Brazil in the finals, Japan showcased their prowess. Additionally, the Japanese team secured a third-place finish at the ANOC World Beach Games Bali 2023. They also reached the finals of the last World Cup Finals. With their capabilities, Japan could emerge as an unexpected champion in this tournament.
The 2024 edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will see 16 countries split into four groups with four teams in each. The top 2 teams from each group will progress to the quarterfinals. From the quarterfinal stage, the tournament switches to a knockout format, with the losing teams automatically being out of the tournament. Overall, the competition will unfold over ten days.
The inaugural FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup took place in 2005. The following four tournaments were held annually. However, starting from 2011, the tournament switched to a biennial schedule, occurring every two years. Despite a shifting of the event to 2024 (from 2023), the next World Cup is planned for 2025 to keep the schedule.
France emerged victorious in the inaugural event hosted in Brazil, which remains their only title. Brazil is the most decorated team in this tournament, having secured five titles. Russia has won three titles, while Portugal has won the competition twice.
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The Portuguese national team are a formidable side in this competition. In addition to two World Cup titles, this side has won eight Euro Beach Soccer League titles. Their trophy haul is a testament to their ability to deliver when it matters. Although they had a lackluster 2023, they still ended with second place at Heraklion 2023. They also finished fourth at the European Games, but it should motivate them.
Leo Martins will be key to pushing Portugal forward in this competition. The attacker is the highest goal scorer in this team, with 74 goals in 84 games. Bernardo Santos and Miguel Hernandez Pintado are also top players for this side. Portugal has beach soccer odds of 6.50 (11/2) to clinch the title.
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This is expected to be a challenging match between two formidable teams. Regarding the potential scoreline, we anticipate it to surpass 7.5 goals. Spain is renowned for participating in high-scoring matches, as in their last six games, five have ended with a total of goals exceeding 8. Throughout these five games, they conceded 25 goals, averaging five per game against their opponents. Despite Iran not being particularly strong in attack, they should still be able to score against Spain’s vulnerable defense and help to break the 8-goal mark.
Brazil are top favorites to emerge victorious in this competition, but they must not underestimate Portugal or Spain. Overall, this promises to be an exciting tournament, and you can use our Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 betting picks to gamble on various options. Our Beach Football WC 2024 betting predictions are current and offer all the insights you need.
