Beach Soccer World Cup 2004
2004 Beach Soccer World Cup| Tournament details |
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| Host country |
Brazil |
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| Dates |
February 29 – March 7 |
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| Teams |
12 |
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| Venue(s) |
1 (in 1 host city) |
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| Final positions |
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| Champions |
 Brazil (9th title) |
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| Runners-up |
 Spain |
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| Third place |
 Portugal |
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| Fourth place |
 Italy |
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| Tournament statistics |
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| Matches played |
20 |
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| Goals scored |
155 (7.75 per match) |
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| Top scorer(s) |
Madjer (12 goals) |
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| Best player |
Jorginho |
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The 2004 Beach Soccer World Cup was the tenth edition of the Beach Soccer World Championships and the last tournament not governed by FIFA. The tournament took place in Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Organisation
The format went back to how it was played in 2001. 12 teams were split into 4 groups of 3 teams with the top 2 teams progressing into the quarter finals.
Teams
From the 12 teams, a record 7 teams came from Europe, 4 teams came from South America including the hosts Brazil, and 1 team from North America.
European Zone:
South American Zone:
North American Zone:
Hosts:
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Quarter finals
Semi-Finals
Third Place Play-off
Final
| 2004 Beach Soccer World Cup Winners |
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Brazil
Ninth Title
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Awards
Scoring Award
Best Player Award
Best Goalkeeper Award
| Player |
| Roberto Valeiro (Spain) |
Sources
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| | Beach Soccer World Championship | |
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| | FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup | |
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| | Finals | |
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| | Squads | |
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Switzerland
Germany
France
Peru
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Belgium
Argentina
United States