Beach Soccer

History
Beach Soccer has been integrated into the FISU World University Championship programme as a compulsory sport for the 2024 edition of the Beach Sports event.
The inaugural edition of this event was held in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It drew a respectable attendance of 136 participants, a mix of both men and women, eager to compete.
The atmosphere throughout the event was truly electric, filled with camaraderie and the thrill of competition.
Spectators and participants alike were treated to a series of captivating matches, showcasing impressive skill and sportsmanship.
Adding to the unforgettable experience were the absolutely breathtaking views of Rio’s iconic landmarks – the majestic Sugarloaf Mountain and the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue, providing a stunning backdrop to the proceedings.
Beach SOCCER Draw and Competition Schedule
Competition Scheduel | Beach Soccer – Men
| Day | Time | Field of Play | Match |
| 17.09 | 16:00:00 | Main Stadium | Portugal (POR) – Brazil (BRA) |
| 17:30:00 | Main Stadium | Czechia (CZE) – China (CHN) | |
| 18.09 | 16:00:00 | Main Stadium | Portugal (POR) – Czechia (CZE) |
| 17:30:00 | Main Stadium | Brazil (BRA) – China (CHN) | |
| 19.09 | 16:00:00 | Main Stadium | Portugal (POR) – China (CHN) |
| 17:30:00 | Main Stadium | Brazil (BRA) – Czechia (CZE) | |
| 21.09 | 16:00:00 | Main Stadium | SF #1: 1st – 4th |
| 17:30:00 | Main Stadium | SF #2: 2nd – 3th | |
| 22.09 | 16:00:00 | Main Stadium | Bronze Medal: Losers SF1 – SF2 |
| 17:30:00 | Main Stadium | Final: Winners SF1 – SF2 |
Informations & Documents
The Beach Soccer tournament shall be organised in accordance with the most recent technical regulations of the Nite Beach Soccer Worldwide. In any dispute the English text shall be regarded as authoritative.
The programme and duration of competitions are fixed by FISU in agreement with the
Organising Committee and the World University Championship TCC.
The competitions shall last 6 days and include:
- One men’s tournament: a minimum and a maximum of 6 teams from 4
different countries and 2 different continents - One women’s tournament: a minimum and a maximum of 6 teams from 4
different countries and 2 different continents
For each tournament, each country is authorised to enter a maximum of 15 persons: a maximum
of 12 and a minimum of 10 players, and maximum of 3 and minimum of 1 officials.
You can download the Technical Handbook and other documents related to the competition:
HoD Meeting
The Heads of Delegation (HoD) meeting is open to all Heads of Delegation from all delegations present, with attendance limited to a maximum of two representatives per delegation.
The Heads of Delegation (HoD) meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Eurostars Oasis PlazaGENERAL TECHNICAL MEETING (GTM)
The GTM is open to all officials from registered countries, with attendance limited to a maximum of two representatives per delegation.
The Beach Soccer GTM is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Eurostars Oasis Plaza