2024 OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup

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2024 OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup
2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup OFC qualifier
Tournament details
Host countrySolomon Islands
CityHoniara
Dates22–26 October
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti (4th title)
Runners-upFlag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands
Third placeFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Fourth placeFlag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Tournament statistics
Matches played8
Goals scored99 (12.38 per match)
Attendance3,740 (468 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Heirauarii Salem (11 goals)
Best player(s) Flag of French Polynesia.svg Li Fung Kuee
Best goalkeeper Flag of French Polynesia.svg Teave Teamotuaitau
Fair play awardFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
2023
2026

The 2024 OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup was the eighth edition of the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup, the top beach soccer competition contested by Oceanian men's national beach soccer teams. The tournament was organized by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).

Contents

The tournament took place from 22 to 26 October 2024 in the Solomon Islands, who hosted the tournament for the first time. [1] [2]

The tournament doubled as qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Seychelles set to be held from 1 to 11 May 2025, with one slot being allocated to the champions. [3] The previous champion was Tahiti. [4]

Teams

TeamAppearancePrevious best performance
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 4thThird place (2011, 2023)
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 1stDebut
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands (hosts)8thChampions (2006, 2007, 2009, 2013)
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 7thChampions (2011, 2019, 2023)
Did not enter

Group stage

All times are local, SBT (UTC+11). Kickoff times shown are those scheduled; actual times may differ slightly.

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 330003615+219 Final
2Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands (H)310022816+123
3Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 310021739223 Third Place Play-off
4Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 30012920111
Source: OFC
(H) Host
Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg8–6Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 400
Referee: Aurelien Planchais-Godefroy (France)
Tahiti  Flag of French Polynesia.svg10–9Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 700
Referee: Mariano Romo (Argentina)

Fiji  Flag of Fiji.svg1–10Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 140
Referee: Suparith Udma (Thailand)
Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg17–4Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 700
Referee: Fallah Al Balushi (Oman)

Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg5–16Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 300
Referee: Hugo Pado (Solomon Islands)
Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg2–2 (a.e.t.)Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Report
Penalties
5–6
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 600
Referee: Mariano Romo (Argentina)

Play-off stage

Third place play-off

Papua New Guinea  Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg0–4Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 600
Referee: Aurelien Planchais-Godefroy (France)

Final

Winner will qualify for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Tahiti  Flag of French Polynesia.svg3–2Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands
Report
SIFF Beach Soccer Pitch, Honiara
Attendance: 900
Referee: Mariano Romo (Argentina)

Qualified teams for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

The champion of the 2024 OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup qualifies for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

TeamQualified onPrevious appearances in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 1
only FIFA era (since 2005)
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 26 October 20247 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024)

Awards

Award [5] Player/Team
Golden Ball Flag of French Polynesia.svg Raimana Li Fung Kuee
Golden Boot Flag of French Polynesia.svg Heirauarii Salem
Golden Glove Flag of French Polynesia.svg Teave Teamotuaitau
Fair Play AwardFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji

References

  1. "OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. "SIFF Competitions Schedule Confirmed For 2024". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. "Seychelles to host FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup from the 1st to the 11th of May 2025". FIFA. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  4. "Warrior Gods triumph, qualify for UAE 2024". FIFA. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  5. "Congratulations to the award winners from the OFC Beach Soccer Men's Nations Cup 2024!". Oceania Football Confederation. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024 via Facebook.