Coaches share preparation insight ahead of NEOM Beach Soccer Cup finals

Ahead of the NEOM Beach Soccer Cup finals, coaches from the four finalist teams—Brazil (men’s and women’s), Paraguay (men’s), and England (women’s)—shared insights into their preparations and the challenges they faced.

Marco Octavio, coach of Brazil’s men’s team, expressed confidence despite the weight of expectations, especially after his team’s recent losses in major finals. He emphasized that Brazil, as one of the top teams in the world, was not under undue pressure. For the women’s teams, both Brazil and England were gearing up for what promised to be an intense final, with Brazil having a strong track record in the competition.

The press conference also touched on the growing recognition of beach soccer as a sport, with Joan Cuscó, President of Beach Soccer Worldwide, suggesting that beach soccer’s Olympic inclusion is becoming more plausible, with hopes for 2028 in Los Angeles

Fans are eagerly anticipating the matches, with the women’s final scheduled for 13:45 local time and the men’s final at 21:00, both set to be streamed live