World Champions Brazil and Portugal Headline Costa del Sol Showdown, as fans look back on a thrilling 2025 edition.
The El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup returns in April 2026 as Costa del Sol hosts global beach soccer giants — building on a thrilling 2025 edition won by Portugal and El Salvador. The event, organised by Beach Soccer Worldwide in partnership with El Salvador’s National Sports Institute (INDES) is scheduled for 2–4 April and has quickly become one of the must-watch fixtures on the global beach soccer calendar.
This year’s line-up is a mix of beach soccer royalty and host nation pride. World champions Brazil headline the men’s tournament, set to clash with hosts El Salvador, Colombia and Denmark in what promises to be a showcase of flair and firepower. On the women’s side, Euro Beach Soccer League champions Portugal return alongside Brazil, Mexico and defending champions El Salvador, aiming to add to a growing legacy at this event.
“We are delighted to host this fourth edition of the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup,” cementing El Salvador’s passion for the sport at both men’s and women’s levels.
Yamil Bukele, Ad-Honorem President of INDES
A quick look back at 2025
The 2025 edition in San Salvador remains one of the most exciting yet. The men’s tournament saw Portugal crowned champions after a tightly fought finale against hosts El Salvador, edging the match 3-2 in thrilling fashion. After a flurry of early goals had both sides level following the first period, it was Bê Martins who clinched the decisive strike and topped the scoring charts, guiding Portugal to the top spot.
That title run wasn’t easy. Portugal navigated a competitive field that included Ukraine and Venezuela, both delivering memorable matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the bronze position, host nation El Salvador claimed third, reinforcing the local side’s rise as a competitive force in beach soccer.
Meanwhile, on the women’s front, El Salvador took the title, drawing huge local support and underscoring the growing stature of women’s beach soccer in the region.
What to expect in 2026
The 2026 tournament promises to build on that momentum, with elite teams ready to battle for supremacy on the sand. The inclusion of nations like Denmark and Mexico adds fresh intrigue, while Brazil’s presence ensures that the competition will be fierce and the spectacle unforgettable.
For more on the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup 2026, visit beachsoccer.com
