Brazil thrash Japan in Copa das Nações beach soccer opener | OneFootball

Rodrigo celebrates a goal against Japan in the opening of the Beach Soccer Nations CupCredits: PWBG 2026 Publicity

Brazil debuted in the Beach Soccer Nations Cup this Thursday (19th) with a 7-2 victory over Japan. The match was held in the arena set up at Busto de Tamandaré, between the beaches of Tambaú and Cabo Branco. The tournament is part of the Paraíba World Beach Games program.

“It's always good to start a competition with a win. It gives us more confidence for the rest of the competition. I want to highlight how determined the team was, the unity of the group, and that we never let our guard down. We built the score goal by goal. I'm very happy to be here in this superstructure of the Paraíba World Beach Games,” commented Rodrigo, the pivot and captain of the Brazilian Beach Soccer Team.

Filipe Silva celebrates a goal against Japan in the opening of the Beach Soccer Nations CupCredits: PWBG 2026 Publicity

The goals for the Brazilian team were scored by Antônio, Benjinha, Túlio, Filipe Silva, Tanger, and Rodrigo (twice). The Japanese naturalized Brazilian Ozu Moreira and Morioka scored for the Asian team.

Later this Thursday (19th), Brazil returns to the court to face the United States. The match, with free admission, is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Beach Soccer Nations Cup continues until Saturday (21st), with the final scheduled for 2 p.m.

Benjinha celebrates a goal against Japan in the opening of the Beach Soccer Nations CupCredits: PWBG 2026 Publicity

Check out the full schedule:

1st round: 18.03 | 2:45 p.m. | Japan 3 x 1 United States

2nd round: 19.03 | 9:30 a.m. | Brazil 7 x 2 Japan

3rd round: 19.03 | 7 p.m. | United States x Brazil

Semifinal: 20.03 | 7 p.m.

Final: 21.03 | 2 p.m.

Brazilian Team during the national anthem, before the debut in the Beach Soccer Nations CupCredits: PWBG 2026 Publicity

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