2023 Arab Beach Soccer Cup Explained

Tourney Name:Arab Beach Soccer Cup
Year:2023
Size:175px
Country:Saudi Arabia
Dates:11–20 May 2023
Num Teams:12
Confederations:2
Venues:1
Cities:1
Count:2
Matches:26
Goals:211
Prevseason:2014
Nextseason:TBD

The 2023 Arab Beach Soccer Cup is the fourth edition of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup, the premier beach soccer championship in Arab world contested by men's national teams who are members of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA). The tournament was due to take place in Saudi Arabia between 1 and 7 October 2022.[1] [2] [3] But it was rescheduled to take place from 11 to 20 May 2023.[4] [5] [6]

Egypt is the defending champions after defeating Lebanon 6–5 in the final to secure their first title.

Teams

Participating Nations

A total of 12 teams entered the tournament.

Team Best placement in the tournament
Champions (2014)
Group stage (2008)
Runners-up (2014)
Champions (2008)
Group stage (2008, 2014)
Third place (2014)
Champions (2010)
Group stage (2014)
Runners-up (2008, 2010)
(invited)

Did not enter

Draw

The draw of the tournament was held on 16 April 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[7] The 12 teams were drawn into three groups of four teams. The teams were seeded according to their BSWW World Ranking, with the hosts Saudi Arabia automatically seeded and assigned to Position A1 in the draw.

Venues

Alhamra Beach Stadium, Jeddah[8]

Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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Ranking of third-placed teams

Knockout stage

Final

Notes and References

  1. News: 14 April 2022 . رياضةالاتّحاد العربي يكشف رسميا عن مواعيد مسابقاته للموسم الرياضي 2022-2023 . The Arab Federation officially reveals the dates of its competitions for the 2022-2023 sports season . Arabic . Tunisie Numerique . 11 April 2023.
  2. News: 13 April 2022 . الاتحاد العربي يكشف برنامج بطولاته في 2022 . The Arab Federation reveals its championship program in 2022 . Arabic . . 11 April 2023.
  3. News: 14 April 2022 . الاتحاد العربي يعلن تنظيم 5 مسابقات في موسم 2022 . The Arab Federation announces the organization of 5 competitions in the 2022 season . Arabic . . 11 April 2023.
  4. News: 10 April 2023 . المنتخب المغربي يشارك في البطولة العربية لكرة القدم الشاطئية . The Moroccan national team participates in the Arab Beach Soccer Championship . Arabic . Aldar . 11 April 2023.
  5. News: السعودية تحتضن البطولة العربية للكرة الشاطئية ما بين 11 و20 ماي بحضور 12 منتخبا من بينهم المغرب . Saudi Arabia will host the Arab Beach Soccer Championship between 11 and 20 May, with 12 teams, including Morocco, attending . 11 April 2023.
  6. News: جدة تستضيف بطولة كأس العرب لكرة القدم الشاطئية 2023 . Jeddah hosts the 2023 Arab Beach Soccer Championship . . 11 April 2023.
  7. Web site: تقام الشهر القادم في محافظة جدة بمشاركة 12 منتخباً .. الاتحاد العربي يُنظم بطولة كأس العرب لكرة القدم الشاطئية 2023. IT WILL BE HELD NEXT MONTH IN JEDDAH WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF 12 TEAMS. THE ARAB FEDERATION ORGANIZES THE ARAB BEACH SOCCER CUP 2023. ar. 10 April 2023. uafa-ac.com. Union of Arab Football Associations. 16 April 2023.
  8. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=566620965579889&set=a.504009245174395