Ceilândia to host the Copa das Nações beach soccer event

The Federal District has stood out on the Brazilian beach soccer scene in recent years, hosting major competitions on the national calendar and producing talent for the sport. And now it is time to welcome the most successful national team in the history of the sport. Brazil will be represented by its men’s and women’s teams at the Nations Cup, an international competition that will bring together several teams and some of the sport’s biggest names in Ceilândia, with coverage by Sportv and getv.

Arena Guariroba will host the matchups between Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, and Peru in the men’s competition, and Brazil, El Salvador, the Espírito Santo State Team, and the Brasília State Team in the women’s competition. The matches will take place from September 18 to 20, starting at 4:00 p.m., with four games each day.

Brazil and Colombia will meet again in CeilândiaCredits: Disclosure/BSWW

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Head coach Chicão Castelo Branco called up 12 players and chose a squad that blends renowned names with young talent. In total, there are eight players who have already won the FIFA World Cup title and four who are just beginning their journey with the national team, still with only a few call-ups.

“The transition process from a winning generation to the arrival of new athletes has to happen, but in the right way and intelligently. We are already preparing our national team for the most important competition we will have in the short and medium term, which is next year’s Copa América, the qualifier for the 2027 World Cup. So we will use every competitive opportunity we have to find that balance and encourage our stars to always give their best on the field,” said the coach.

For the Women’s National Team, Rose Andrade called up four players who will make their debut with the Canarinha. Also in the process of renewing the squad, Rose is keeping an eye on the new talent that is emerging.

“The scouting work, not only mine but that of the entire coaching staff, is constant. We are always looking for girls who are showing in their regional championships that they deserve an opportunity with the Brazilian National Team. This time we are going to give these four athletes a chance, and I truly believe they will perform well during the tournament,” said Rose, referring to wingers Micaela, Luana, and Tamara, and pivot Renata.

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Both national teams will report to Brasília between the 13th and 14th to begin training at Arena Guariroba.

See the list of players called up for the competition

+ MEN’S

– Goalkeepers: Bobô (Sampaio Corrêa-MA) and Teleco (Botafogo-RJ)

– Defenders: Antonio (Santos-SP), Catarino (Sportivo Luqueño-PAR), and Digão (Anchieta-ES)

– Wingers: Benjamin Jr. (Santos-SP), Datinha (Sampaio Corrêa-MA), Gin (Sampaio Corrêa-MA), and Túlio Silva (ABC/Galinhos-RN)

– Pivots: Alisson (ABC/Galinhos-RN), Edson Hulk (América-RN), and Robinho (Juventos-SC)

– Head coach: Chicão Castelo Branco

+ WOMEN’S

– Goalkeepers: Kylma (SandGames-POR) and Lelê Lopes (São Pedro-ES)

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– Defenders: Bárbara Colodetti (Vasco da Gama-RJ) and Jasna (Vasco da Gama-RJ)

– Wingers: Adriele (Kristall-RUS), Isabelle (Ceilândia-DF), Luana (SandGames-POR), Micaela (Anchieta-ES), Taii (São Pedro-ES), and Tamara (Anchieta-ES)

– Pivots: Lorena (Vasco da Gama-RJ) and Renata (São Pedro-ES)

– Head coach: Rose Andrade

See the full schedule

-Matchday 1 – Thursday, 9/18

4:00 p.m. – El Salvador vs. Espírito Santo (W)

5:30 p.m. – Colombia vs. El Salvador (M)

7:00 p.m. – Brazil vs. Peru (M)

8:00 p.m. – Brazil vs. Brasília (W)

-Matchday 2 – Friday, 9/19

4:00 p.m. – El Salvador vs. Peru (M)

5:30 p.m. – Brasília vs. El Salvador (W)

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7:00 p.m. – Espírito Santo vs. Brazil (W)

8:00 p.m. – Colombia vs. Brazil (M)

-Matchday 3 – Saturday, 9/20

8:00 a.m. – Peru vs. Colombia (M)

9:30 a.m. – Brasília vs. Espírito Santo (W)

11:00 a.m. – Brazil vs. El Salvador (W)

12:30 p.m. – Brazil vs. El Salvador (M)

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