2005 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
France defeated Portugal 1–0 in a penalty shootout, following a 3–3 draw after extra-time, to win their first title.The quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final itself was played in the form of a knockout tournament.European teams gained qualification by finishing in the top three spots of the 2004 Euro Beach Soccer League.The final spot was contested between the next four best teams in a small knockout tournament a few days before the World Cup began which saw Spain win.Notes: All matches are listed as local time in Rio de Janeiro, (UTC-3)