The draw for the 2015 Beach Soccer World Cup has been completed, and the two African representatives, Senegal and Madagascar, have been placed in challenging groups.
Here is how the groups look:
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Group A:
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Portugal (hosts)
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Japan
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Argentina
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Senegal (Africa’s runners-up)
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Group B:
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Switzerland
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Oman
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Italy
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Costa Rica
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Group C:
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Brazil
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Mexico
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Spain
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Iran
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Group D:
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Russia (reigning world champions)
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Paraguay
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Tahiti
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Madagascar (Africa’s champions)
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The 2015 Beach Soccer World Cup will take place from July 9 to 19, and both Senegal and Madagascar will face tough competition, especially in their respective groups. Group A features a strong Senegal side alongside the hosts, Japan, and Argentina, while Madagascar faces the formidable challenge of competing against Russia, Paraguay, and Tahiti in Group D.