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Host Country :
Paraguay, a renowned beach soccer powerhouse in South America, will be the first landlocked country to host a FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup On 21 November – 1 December.
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Located in the heart of South America, the Republic of Paraguay is a bilingual country. Its native language, Guarani, continues to be spoken alongside Spanish – brought here by the conquistadores – making it a unique place in the world.
Very much present in music, literature and everyday life, Guarani is an essential part of Paraguayan culture.
Beach soccer in Paraguay :
The APF is hosting the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup for the very first time. Known as Los Pynandi (‘The Barefooted Ones’), Paraguay’s national team is a major force in the South American beach soccer scene.
Teams :
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