Beach Soccer World Cup 1997
The Beach Soccer World Cup 1997 was the third edition of the World Cup Tournament for men in beach soccer. The tournament was held from 14th to 19th January 1997 in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the third year in succession.
- 3.1 Semi-finals
- 3.2 Match for 3rd place =
- 3.3 final
Participant
For the final round ultimately qualified following 8 teams from the respective confederations:
Preliminary round
Group A
Group B
Final round
Semifinal
3rd place play-off =
Final
Awards
- Best player: Brazil Júnior
- Top scorer: Brazil Júnior (11 goals), Uruguay Venancio Ramos (11 goals)
- Best goalkeeper: Brazil Paulo Sérgio
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- Beach Soccer World Cup
- Football in 1997
- Football in Brazil
- Sporting event in Rio de Janeiro