The Beach Soccer World Cup kicks off in Tahiti on Wednesday, featuring the participation of two African representatives.
In Group C, Senegal, the reigning African champion, will face Ukraine. The Senegalese team, known as the Lions, will have the experience of veteran Koukpaki, participating in his fourth World Cup final phase. Brazil and Iran will also compete in Group C on the same day.
In Group D, Ivory Coast is set to play against Paraguay, presenting a challenging match for Jean Soro’s team. Despite the difficulty, the Ivorian team is determined to achieve its objectives. Later in the same group, the reigning world champion Russia will take on Japan.
Wednesday, September 18 (GMT) Program: Group C:
- Senegal vs. Ukraine (5:30 p.m.)
- Brazil vs. Iran (8:30 p.m.)
Group D:
- Paraguay vs. Ivory Coast (4:00 p.m.)
- Russia vs. Japan (7:00 p.m.)
The opening matches set the stage for an exciting tournament, with teams from around the world competing for the Beach Soccer World Cup title.