Brazil earned themselves the title of Beach Soccer World Cup Champions in Marseille, France today in a stunning victory over Italy. Brazil dominated with a two point lead, ending the game 5:3. Congratulations Brazil!

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The Princesses of the Prado girls entertained crowds at the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Marseille, France. The girls have been one of the most entertaining segments of the Beach Soccer event. Read more and see more pictures at FIFA.com

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The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup is on in Marseille, France and it has been quite the event. France, the host country, lost to Italy 2:5; Portugal Beat Uruguay 6:3; Argentina was beat by Spain 0:2 and Brazil dominated Russia 6:4. Stay tuned for more information.

In this action shot Michele Leghissa of Italy Dives for a save against France on July 23, 2008.

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In other games, Spain lost to Iran 5-4, Brazil eliminated Russia 5-4 on penalties to win a spot in Group A. Mexico is keeping alive in eight position after their 6-3 win over the Solomon Islands.

Nigeria and Senegal are also in the quarter finals. Italy, Uruguay, Japan, Argentina and France are all fighting for the last two spots.

Source: SoccerNet

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In other Group D games, Nigeria beat France 3-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in regulation. Nigeria’s win secures them a spot in the quarter-finals but France and Argentina now have to duke it out when they meet Wednesday.

In Group C, Senegal beat Uruguay 5-2 to win its second straight match and secure their quarter-final round.

Also, Italy defeated Japan 6-3 with three Italian goals coming from Roberto Pasquali.

Source: The Canadian Press

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The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup opened Friday in Rio De Janeiro. The most noteworthy game included the United States and Spain’s national beach soccer teams in what can only be called an American defeat.

“Spain led 4-2 midway through the game when Jevin Albuquerque and Mario Chimienti scored 34 seconds apart to tie it. But Spain answered with four goals in just over three minutes, capped by a pair from Amarelle only 19 seconds apart.” – Associated Press

Other games included the defending champion Brazil who defeated Solomon Island 11-2. Brazil have won 10 out of the 12 championships that have taken place when Beach Soccer began on an international scale since 1995. Portugal defeated Iran 1-0. Mexico outed Russia 2-1. France stalled United Arab Emirates6-5.

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