History
The Mauritania beach soccer team was created in 2010, but it only really got going in 2020 due to a lack of infrastructure and resources. [3] The team's first participation was in the 2023 Arab Beach Soccer Cup in Egypt and was eliminated in the quarter-finals after the defeat against the host country 3–8. [4] The team qualified for the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in 2024 after eliminating Nigeria from the qualifying round on away goals rule after a 10–10 draw in both matches.
In the finals in Egypt, the team entered strongly in Group B where they defeated Senegal, the title holders and the most successful team in the tournament history 5−2. [5] In the second match, the team lost on penalties to Mozambique 1–4 after a 3–3 draw in extra time. [6] In the third match, Mauritania achieved a resounding victory after defeating Malawi 11–6, [7] and the team advanced to the semi-finals at the top of the group. In the semi-finals, Mauritania swept Morocco 7–4, [8] and the team advanced to the final match to face Senegal again and qualified for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup for the first time. [9] [10] However, the team was shocked by a heavy defeat 1−6 against the experienced Senegalese team and get the silver medal. [11] [12]
The performance in the World Cup did not rise, as the team suffered three defeats and was eliminated from the group stage. Mauritania competed in Group B alongside Iran, Portugal and Paraguay. The team lost the first match against Iran 4−5, [13] the second match against Portugal, double world champions 4−8 and the final match against Paraguay 5−9. [14] [15] Mauritania left the tournament at the bottom of the group with three defeats, having scored 13 goals and conceded 22.
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