Association | Fiji Football Association | ||
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Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
Head coach | Intiaz Khan | ||
FIFA code | FIJ | ||
BSWW ranking | 41 1 (15 January 2024) [1] | ||
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OFC Beach Soccer Championship | |||
Appearances | 2 (first in 2009 ) | ||
Best result | Third Place (2011) |
Fiji national beach soccer team represents Fiji in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association, the governing body for football in Fiji.
Correct as of August 2023 [2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coach: Jerry Sam
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