The idyllic Seychelles archipelago is gearing up to host the Beach Soccer World Cup, a ten-day tournament kicking off on May 1, 2025. Sixteen national teams will vie for the coveted trophy in this prestigious competition. The final match is scheduled for May 11, 2025.

A First for Tahiti

Among the qualified teams is Tahiti, a French overseas territory and a member of the Oceanian Football Confederation (OFC). This marks a notable milestone for the island nation, securing its place among the world’s best in beach soccer.

The Contenders

The sixteen qualified teams, divided into four groups, represent a diverse range of footballing nations. According to FIFA, the participating countries are: Belarus, Brazil, Chile, Spain, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Mauritania, Oman, Paraguay, Portugal, Ri Iran, Salvador, Senegal, Tahiti, and the host nation, Seychelles.

Favorites and Dark Horses

Brazil, the six-time champion and current titleholder, enters the tournament as a strong favorite. Portugal, a two-time winner, is also expected to contend for the title. However, Senegal and Tahiti could emerge as potential dark horses, capable of upsetting the established order.

The favorites of this 23^th Edition are the Brazilians (sixty champion and title holder), the Portuguese (double winner), but do not rule out Senegal too quickly and perhaps Tahiti?

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Tahiti’s Journey to the World cup

Tahiti secured its qualification in October 2024, defeating the Solomon Islands 3-2. This victory earned the Tiki Toa a coveted spot in the World Cup.

The Tiki Toa had won the ticket in October 2024 against the Solomon Islands winning 3 to 2.

Group C: A Challenging Path for Tahiti

Tahiti has been drawn into Group C, alongside Chile, Senegal, and Spain. The competition will be fierce, and the Tahitian team faces a challenging path to advance in the tournament.

Group C (four hens: A, B, C, D) includes: Tahiti, Chile, Senegal and Spain.

Tahiti’s first match is scheduled for May 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (Seychelles time). The group stage will conclude on May 6, with the top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-placed teams, advancing to the next round.

It is indeed not insulting the Tahitian team to estimate that the task promises to be tough. She will play her first match on May 2, 2025 at 4.30 p.m. (Seychelles time). The qualifying phase will end on May 6. the first two of each hen and the two best thirds will continue the adventure.