The 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is current international beach soccer tournament held in the United Arab Emirates from 15 to 25 February 2024. The 16 national teams involved in the tournament were required by FIFA to register a squad of 12 players, including two goalkeepers. [1] The squad size has been reduced from 14 players at the previous edition, which had been specially increased for that tournament in consideration of the "special circumstances encountered by teams due to the COVID-19 pandemic". [2]
This article lists the national beach soccer squads that will take part in the tournament. Only the players listed in these squads below are eligible to take part in the tournament which were revealed in full on 7 February 2024. [3]
The age listed for each player is as on 15 February 2024, the first day of the tournament and the names of the players shown are, in most circumstances, that of the FIFA Display Names listed on the official squad document issued by FIFA.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Mohamed Al Bahri | 7 September 1988 (aged 35) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Haitham Mohamed | 21 June 1980 (aged 43) | Unattached |
3 | FW | Ahmed Beshr | 11 February 1989 (aged 35) | Unattached |
4 | DF | Waleed Beshr | 29 May 1991 (aged 32) | Unattached |
5 | DF | Abbas Ali | 25 January 1989 (aged 35) | Unattached |
6 | DF | Kamal Ali | 7 May 1989 (aged 34) | Unattached |
7 | DF | Ahmad Malahi | 29 April 1991 (aged 32) | Unattached |
8 | FW | Ali Mohammad | 19 August 1996 (aged 27) | Unattached |
9 | DF | Abdulla Abbas | 4 April 1994 (aged 29) | Unattached |
10 | FW | Walid Mohammad | 1 April 1984 (aged 39) | Unattached |
11 | FW | Rashed Eid | 22 January 1993 (aged 31) | Unattached |
12 | GK | Humaid Jamal | 15 August 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
Coach: Moustafa Ziedan
Abdoo Elshafei was withdrawn from the squad with injury on 14 February and replaced by Hossam Salama. [4]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Ibrahim Hassan | 10 March 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Hassan Hussein | 1 January 1991 (aged 33) | ![]() |
3 | FW | Ismaeel Bahgat | 28 January 1992 (aged 32) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Ahmed Elshahat | 1 January 1990 (aged 34) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Moustafa Sasa | 27 November 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() |
6 | FW | Moustafa Samir | 11 May 1986 (aged 37) | ![]() |
7 | DF | Elhusseini Taha | 28 August 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Mostafa Ahmed | 1 November 1987 (aged 36) | Unattached |
9 | FW | Haitham Costa | 1 September 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Mohamed Loha | 19 October 1987 (aged 36) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Hossam Salama | 13 November 1982 (aged 41) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Mohamed Elsayed | 22 November 1994 (aged 29) | ![]() |
Coach: Francis Farberoff
Nick Perera (caps 94; goals 114) was withdrawn from the squad with a left knee injury on 12 February and replaced by Andres Navas. [5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Chris Toth [6] | 4 August 1989 (aged 34) | 97 | 16 | ![]() |
2 | MF | Tanner Akol [6] | 27 September 1993 (aged 30) | 24 | 12 | Unattached |
3 | DF | Antonio Chavez [6] | 30 January 2001 (aged 23) | 35 | 7 | Unattached |
4 | MF | Ricardo Carvalho [6] | 13 May 1989 (aged 34) | 10 | 4 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Nicolas Perea [6] | 6 August 1992 (aged 31) | 35 | 19 | Unattached |
6 | DF | Cody Valcarcel [6] | 24 December 1994 (aged 29) | 21 | 16 | Unattached |
7 | MF | Andres Navas [5] | 31 December 1990 (aged 33) | 16 | 5 | Unattached |
8 | FW | Conner Rezende [6] | 21 January 1993 (aged 31) | 33 | 5 | Unattached |
9 | FW | Alessandro Canale [6] | 29 December 1989 (aged 34) | 93 | 66 | ![]() |
10 | FW | Gabriel Silveira [6] | 28 April 1992 (aged 31) | 54 | 44 | Unattached |
11 | MF | Chris Albiston [6] | 26 September 1992 (aged 31) | 48 | 22 | Unattached |
12 | GK | Austin Collier [6] | 9 June 1997 (aged 26) | 11 | 0 | Unattached |
Coach: Emiliano Del Duca
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Andrea Carpita [7] | 27 May 1988 (aged 35) | 128 | 10 | ![]() |
2 | MF | Ovidio Alla [7] | 28 October 1996 (aged 27) | 24 | 5 | ![]() |
3 | DF | Alessandro Miceli [7] | 3 November 1986 (aged 37) | 55 | 5 | ![]() |
4 | MF | Gianmarco Genovali [7] | 25 February 1994 (aged 29) | 36 | 11 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Josep Junior Gentilin [7] | 19 April 2000 (aged 23) | 75 | 31 | ![]() |
6 | DF | Luca Bertacca [7] | 4 May 2001 (aged 22) | 36 | 15 | ![]() |
7 | FW | Fabio Sciacca [7] | 16 May 1989 (aged 34) | 54 | 18 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Tommaso Fazzini [7] | 18 May 2001 (aged 22) | 40 | 10 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Emmanuele Zurlo [7] | 27 February 1988 (aged 35) | 186 | 149 | ![]() |
10 | FW | Alessandro Remedi [7] | 2 November 1992 (aged 31) | 40 | 19 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Marco Giordani [7] | 8 August 1997 (aged 26) | 53 | 32 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Leandro Casapieri [7] | 31 March 1994 (aged 29) | 41 | 9 | ![]() |
Coach: Cristian Mendez
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Dona | 16 August 1982 (aged 41) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Fernando Guisado | 6 October 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
3 | FW | Jose Oliver | 4 February 2003 (aged 21) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Jose Arias | 4 October 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
5 | FW | David Ardil | 11 January 1999 (aged 25) | ![]() |
6 | FW | Soleiman Batis | 18 June 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() |
7 | DF | Domingo Cabrera | 26 February 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Pedro Garcia | 7 July 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Kuman | 14 September 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() |
10 | DF | Antonio Mayor | 20 April 1983 (aged 40) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Chiky Ardil | 17 April 1988 (aged 35) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Pablo Lopez | 11 December 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
Coach: Ali Naderi
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Hamid Behzadpour | 31 May 1987 (aged 36) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Amir Akbari | 26 January 1992 (aged 32) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Reza Amiri | 19 March 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Saeed Piramoun | 2 February 1995 (aged 29) | ![]() |
5 | FW | Mohammad Moradi | 31 August 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() |
6 | FW | Mahdi Shir | 28 March 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
7 | FW | Ali Mirshekari | 24 February 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
8 | DF | Movahed Mohammadpour | 7 January 1995 (aged 29) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Mohammadali Mokhtari | 4 July 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Moslem Mesigar | 17 September 1984 (aged 39) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Mohammad Masoumi | 26 February 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Seyed Mirjalili | 5 July 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
Coach: Teva Zaveroni
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Jonathan Torohia | 22 February 1985 (aged 38) | ![]() |
2 | FW | Roonui Tinirauarii | 14 March 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Tamatoa Tetauira | 17 March 1996 (aged 27) | Unattached |
4 | DF | Heimanu Taiarui | 24 August 1986 (aged 37) | ![]() |
5 | MF | Gervais Chan-Kat | 16 November 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
6 | MF | Patrick Tepa | 28 May 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Raimana Li Fung Kuee | 10 April 1985 (aged 38) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Heiarii Tavanae | 15 February 1992 (aged 32) | ![]() |
9 | MF | Heirauarii Salem | 23 April 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Tearii Labaste | 19 July 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() |
11 | FW | Teaonui Tehau | 1 September 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Teave Teamotuaitau | 17 April 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
Coach: Herman Magrini
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Sebastián Gomez Polatti | 12 April 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Lucas Medero | 13 January 1990 (aged 34) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Emanuel De Sosa | 24 March 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Axel Rutterschmidt | 12 April 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Nahuel Cipolletta | 14 June 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() |
6 | DF | Manuel Pomar | 29 January 1999 (aged 25) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Luciano Sirico | 7 July 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Lautaro Benaducci | 9 March 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Emiliano Holmedilla | 21 December 1988 (aged 35) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Lucas Ponzetti | 29 June 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
11 | MF | Nahuel Gigena | 6 May 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Mariano Mansilla | 18 June 1985 (aged 38) | ![]() |
Coach: Mamadou Diallo
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Al Seyni Ndiaye | 31 December 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Ninou Diatta | 5 October 1987 (aged 36) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Papa Ndoye | 9 September 1985 (aged 38) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Seydina Gadiaga | 10 June 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Mamadou Sylla | 22 February 1986 (aged 37) | ![]() |
6 | MF | Amar Samb | 14 August 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Babacar Fall | 5 March 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Mandione Diagne | 27 July 2002 (aged 21) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Raoul Mendy | 30 December 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
10 | MF | Mamour Diagne | 4 October 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() |
11 | MF | Seydina Sene | 10 February 2001 (aged 23) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Ousseynou Faye | 4 February 2005 (aged 19) | ![]() |
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Uladzimir Ustsinovich | 27 February 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
2 | DF | Vadzim Bokach | 25 January 1984 (aged 40) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Ivan Kanstantsinau | 8 July 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
4 | FW | Artsemi Drozd | 13 January 1996 (aged 28) | ![]() |
5 | FW | Aleh Hapon | 11 September 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() |
6 | DF | Yury Piatrouski | 6 May 1994 (aged 29) | ![]() |
7 | DF | Yauheni Novikau | 15 November 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Ihar Bryshtsel | 13 July 1987 (aged 36) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Yahor Hardzetski | 9 February 1996 (aged 28) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Anatoliy Ryabko | 9 October 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
11 | DF | Mikita Chaikouski | 21 May 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Mikhail Avgustov | 31 July 1996 (aged 27) | ![]() |
Coach: Santiago Alzate
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Emanuel Londoño | 13 January 1999 (aged 25) | ![]() |
2 | FW | Wilson Cordoba | 28 April 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
3 | DF | Wilmar Donado | 9 July 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
4 | FW | Edward Bonilla | 20 August 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Edu Lopez | 12 August 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
6 | DF | Kevin Clavijo | 5 March 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Rafa Acosta | 16 September 1999 (aged 24) | ![]() |
8 | FW | Julio Pantoja | 13 February 1998 (aged 26) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Victor Morales | 13 August 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
10 | MF | Juan Ossa | 4 October 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
11 | MF | Esleider Avila | 6 December 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Alejo Quintero | 4 May 1994 (aged 29) | ![]() |
Coach: Teruki Tabata
Note: Teruki Tabata is coach per FIFA; Ozu Moreira is player-coach per the Japan Football Association, whilst Tabata is listed as assistant coach. [8]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Yusuke Kawai | 6 May 1988 (aged 35) | ![]() |
2 | MF | Ryunosuke Miyama | 6 September 1994 (aged 29) | ![]() |
3 | MF | Yuki Kibune | 27 October 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() |
4 | DF | Kosuke Matsuda | 26 September 1986 (aged 37) | ![]() |
5 | FW | Rikuto Otani | 22 September 2003 (aged 20) | ![]() |
6 | FW | Takuya Akaguma | 21 November 1989 (aged 34) | ![]() |
7 | MF | Takaaki Oba | 24 December 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Naoya Matsuo | 18 August 1988 (aged 35) | ![]() |
9 | FW | Takahito Yamada | 4 January 1996 (aged 28) | ![]() |
10 | DF | Ozu Moreira | 21 January 1986 (aged 38) | ![]() |
11 | MF | Takumi Uesato | 29 April 1990 (aged 33) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Takeru Furusato | 18 January 2001 (aged 23) | ![]() |
Coach: Marco Octávio
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Teleco [9] | 7 September 1999 (aged 24) | 32 | 1 | ![]() |
2 | FW | Zé Lucas [10] | 5 June 1990 (aged 33) | 67 | 80 | ![]() |
3 | FW | Alisson [11] | 23 April 2001 (aged 22) | 22 | 8 | ![]() |
4 | FW | Catarino [12] | 9 January 1990 (aged 34) | 107 | 88 | ![]() |
5 | DF | Filipe Silva [13] | 12 September 1993 (aged 30) | 115 | 86 | ![]() |
6 | DF | Brendo [14] | 11 February 1996 (aged 28) | 42 | 26 | ![]() |
7 | FW | Edson Hulk [15] | 8 March 1994 (aged 29) | 55 | 76 | ![]() |
8 | DF | Bruno Xavier [16] | 15 August 1984 (aged 39) | 149 | 206 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Rodrigo [17] | 16 August 1993 (aged 30) | 122 | 174 | ![]() |
10 | DF | Datinha [18] | 12 April 1988 (aged 35) | 170 | 120 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Mauricinho [19] | 9 December 1989 (aged 34) | 139 | 166 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Tiago Bobô [20] | 14 June 1991 (aged 32) | 36 | 5 | ![]() |
Coach: Talib Al Thanawi
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Said Al Farsi | 31 January 1988 (aged 36) | ![]() |
2 | FW | Abdullah Al Sauti | 10 August 1993 (aged 30) | ![]() |
3 | FW | Musallam Al Araimi | 1 October 2004 (aged 19) | ![]() |
4 | MF | Yahya Al Muraiki | 13 January 1998 (aged 26) | ![]() |
5 | DF | Mandhar Al Araimi | 22 May 1984 (aged 39) | ![]() |
6 | DF | Abdulrahman Al Fazari | 12 May 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
7 | FW | Yaqdhan Al Hindasi | 24 June 2000 (aged 23) | ![]() |
8 | MF | Nooh Al Zadjali | 10 August 1991 (aged 32) | ![]() |
9 | MF | Ahmed Al Owaisi | 20 July 1998 (aged 25) | ![]() |
10 | FW | Khalid Al Oraimi | 17 March 1992 (aged 31) | ![]() |
11 | MF | Salim Al Oraimi | 30 March 1997 (aged 26) | ![]() |
12 | GK | Younis Al Owaisi | 29 January 1993 (aged 31) | ![]() |
Coach: Mário Narciso
Rui Coimbra was unavailable for selection for a second consecutive World Cup, this time due to recovery from a detached retina. [21]
The squad did not contain at least one of the legendary trio of Alan, Madjer or Belchior for the first time since the 1997 World Championships, making this just the second of the 19 times Portugal have appeared at a world cup of beach soccer that this is the case. [22]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Pedro Mano [23] | 19 February 1996 (aged 27) | 23 | 8 | ![]() |
2 | DF | Bernardo Lopes [24] | 14 March 1997 (aged 26) | 50 | 11 | ![]() |
3 | DF | André Lourênço [25] | 20 September 1995 (aged 28) | 101 | 46 | ![]() |
4 | DF | Bruno Torres [26] | 21 April 1980 (aged 43) | 277 | 56 | ![]() |
5 | MF | Jordan Santos [27] | 2 July 1991 (aged 32) | 234 | 209 | ![]() |
6 | MF | Rodrigo Pinhal [28] | 10 February 1998 (aged 26) | 65 | 12 | ![]() |
7 | MF | Rúben Brilhante [29] | 1 December 2000 (aged 23) | 91 | 27 | ![]() |
8 | MF | Duarte Algarvio [30] | 7 September 2000 (aged 23) | 29 | 13 | ![]() |
9 | FW | Miguel Pintado [31] | 5 February 1993 (aged 31) | 64 | 44 | ![]() |
10 | MF | Bê Martins [32] | 29 December 1989 (aged 34) | 179 | 151 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Léo Martins [33] | 29 December 1989 (aged 34) | 174 | 226 | ![]() |
12 | GK | Rúben Regufe [34] | 16 July 1990 (aged 33) | 34 | 1 | ![]() |
Coach: Francisco Cati
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | Gabriel Macias | 19 October 1991 (aged 32) | Unattached |
2 | MF | Héctor Acevedo | 16 March 1992 (aged 31) | Unattached |
3 | DF | Salomón Wbias | 9 March 1996 (aged 27) | Unattached |
4 | DF | Edgar Portilla | 29 March 1995 (aged 28) | ![]() |
5 | MF | Pabel Montes | 26 August 1996 (aged 27) | Unattached |
6 | MF | Alejandro García | 21 February 1992 (aged 31) | Unattached |
7 | FW | Diego Martínez | 22 September 1988 (aged 35) | Unattached |
8 | MF | Enoch Lopez | 30 September 1993 (aged 30) | Unattached |
9 | FW | Cristofher Castillo | 7 December 1991 (aged 32) | Unattached |
10 | MF | José Vizcarra | 21 December 1990 (aged 33) | Unattached |
11 | FW | Ramón Maldonado | 25 April 1988 (aged 35) | Unattached |
12 | GK | Jeancob Ramirez | 11 November 2000 (aged 23) | Unattached |
Overall, 192 players have travelled to the United Arab Emirates to compete in the tournament. The average age of all players is 30.2 years.
Fourteen of the sixteen managers are managing their own nation's national team whilst two manage a foreign team in respect to their own nationality.
Name | Nation | Date of birth (age) | Age difference | |
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Youngest player | Ousseynou Faye | ![]() | 4 February 2005 (aged 19) | 24 years 9 months 15 days |
Oldest player | Bruno Torres | ![]() | 21 April 1980 (aged 43) |
Name | Nation | Height metric (imperial) | Height difference | |
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Tallest player | Anatoliy Ryabko | ![]() | 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | 0.38 m (1 ft 3 in) |
Shortest player | Mohamed Loha | ![]() | 1.59 m (5 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
Average age | Nation(s) |
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26 | ![]() |
27 | — |
28 | — |
29 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
30 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
31 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
32 | ![]() |
33 | ![]() |
34 | ![]() |
Age category | No. of players |
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≤23 | 21 |
24–28 | 53 |
29–33 | 59 |
34–38 | 49 |
≥39 | 10 |
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