Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup 2025: ‘Energise the nation’ |23 April 2025
Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup 2025
‘Energise the nation’
- Seychelles embraces beach soccer spirit
The countdown to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association Beach Soccer World Cup, scheduled to take place in the country between May 1-11, 2025 is well underway, and Seychelles has already started to feel the rhythm, the energy, and the excitement of the world-class tournament.
Over the Easter weekend, locals and visitors alike joined in the celebration of ‘Energise the Nation’ which was a two-day festival designed to ignite the festive spirit and build momentum in the lead-up to the big event.
The festivities began on Saturday April 19 at the ever-popular Beau Vallon beach, where the sound of waves mingled with the cheers from friendly mini beach soccer tournaments.
The atmosphere was electric with food and drink stalls offering local delights, families soaking up the sun, and live music setting the tone.
One of the weekend’s standout moments came with the live performance of the official tournament anthem ‘Boom Se se’, brought to life by local stars Elijah and Taniah through highly-energy performance that had the crowd dancing and singing along. And of course, the adored mascot Ti Kay made several memorable appearances, delighting children and adults alike with his playful spirit.
On Sunday, the celebration continued on the southern coast at Anse Royale.
Despite a brief spell of rain, spirits remained high and the enthusiasm undampened as families turned out in large numbers to be part of the build-up to Seychelles’ biggest sporting event to date.
The same vibrant line-up of beach soccer, entertainment, local cuisine, and community fun carried the energy through to the final beat of the weekend.
With a final event scheduled to take place at Espace building in Victoria on Friday April 25, the ‘Energise the Nation’ festival is succeeding in capturing the infectious energy of the upcoming Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup and sharing it with communities across the islands. With just days to go before the world turns its eyes to Seychelles, the nation is ready to welcome the world with open arms, warm sand, and high spirits.
Meanwhile, the participating teams have started to arrive. Paraguay touched down on Monday, while Japan arrived yesterday.
Today, Seychelles will be welcoming Tahiti and Senegal.
Tickets are available starting from R150 (US $10) and can be can be bought online at www.fifa.com/tickets.
For those who prefer in person purchases, they are available weekdays from 9am to 4pm at the National Library until April 30.
Tickets will also be available at the Fan Park throughout the duration of the tournament.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic event. Get your tickets today and join us in celebrating world-class beach soccer in Seychelles!
Let the countdown begin.
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