El Salvador national beach soccer team

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The El Salvador national beach soccer team represents El Salvador in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the FESFUT, the governing body for football in El Salvador.

Nickname(s)La Selecta, La Playera, Los Pescadores, Los Guerreros, Los Cangrejitos
AssociationFederación Salvadoreña de Fútbol
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America). (UNCAF Central America)
Head coachRudis González Gallo[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Quick facts Nickname(s), Association ...
El Salvador
Nickname(s)La Selecta, La Playera, Los Pescadores, Los Guerreros, Los Cangrejitos
AssociationFederación Salvadoreña de Fútbol
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America). (UNCAF Central America)
Head coachRudis González Gallo[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Most capsAgustín "El Tin" Ruiz[7]
Top scorerFrank Velásquez
Home stadiumEstadio de Fútbol Playa (Costa del Sol)
FIFA codeSLV
BSWW ranking 12 Increase 1 (19 January 2026)[8]


First colours


Second colours
First international
 El Salvador 5–9  United States (Acapulco, Mexico; 9 August 2007)
Biggest win
 El Salvador 17–2  Belize
(Costa del Sol, El Salvador; 28 March 2015)
Biggest defeat
 El Salvador 2–11  Portugal (Ravenna, Italy; 1 September 2011)
World Cup
Appearances5 (first in 2008)
Best resultFourth place (2011)
CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
Appearances9 (first in 2008)
Best resultChampions (2009, 2021, 2025)
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Compared to their national association football team counterparts, they are considerable force in the sport both continently and internationally.

History

The team's first qualification attempt for the Beach Soccer World Cup came in 2007, when they joined Mexico, Costa Rica and the United States in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship. They failed to win a game and ultimately finished last.[9]

In April 2008, the team again participated in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship. Although they lost their opening game 4–2 to Mexico, they went on to defeat raining CONCACAF and CONMEBOL champions, the United States (5–6) and Costa Rica (3–4), to finish second in the group; this allowed them to qualify for, along with Mexico, the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup which was held in France. Adding to the group's achievements, two of its players also picked up individual awards, with Luis Rodas being named Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and José Ruiz winning the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals (six in total).[10]

In June 2009, the team took part at the 2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship. The team reached the final after defeating the United States in the semi-final round. They faced Costa Rica in the final who had defeated reigning champions Mexico in the other semi-final match. El Salvador, contesting their second final, defeated Costa Rica 6–3. Individual awards were given to José Portillo, who was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and José Ruiz, who won the Golden Boot a second time, shooting eight goals out of four matches.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Win in penalties   Lose   Fixture

2023

8 May 2023 (2023-05-08) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship GS Group A El Salvador  10–3  Turks and Caicos Islands Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
16:30
  • Urbina 2', 34'
  • Perdomo 3', 16', 24'
  • Velásquez 6', 24', 31'
  • Ramos 12'
  • Rauda 17'
 Report
  • Brooks 4'
  • Forbes 12'
  • Jerome 36'
 Referee: Arian Crespo (Cuba)
9 May 2023 (2023-05-09) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship GS Group A Guadeloupe  1–10  El Salvador Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
16:30
  • Andre-Lubin 36'
 Report
  • Urbina 3', 13', 28', 36'
  • Rauda 9', 18'
  • Perdomo 14', 16'
  • Osorio 24'
  • Ramos 32'
 Referee: Erlis Bermúdez (Cuba)
10 May 2023 (2023-05-10) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship GS Group A El Salvador  7–1  Costa Rica Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
16:30
  • Urbina 4', 21'
  • Cruz 12'
  • Perdomo 15' (pen.), 24'
  • Velásquez 19', 33'
 Report
  • Calero 10'
 Referee: Gumercindo Batista (Panama)
12 May 2023 (2023-05-12) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Quarter-finals El Salvador  7–2  Guatemala Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
16:30
  • Ramos 2', 33'
  • Perdomo 7', 24'
  • Urbina 16'
  • Cruz 16'
  • González 27'
 Report
  • Lem 14'
  • Crocker 16'
 Referee: Jair Robles (Mexico)
13 May 2023 (2023-05-13) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Semi-finals United States  5–2  El Salvador Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
18:00
Report
  • Ramos 24'
  • Velásquez 32'
 Referee: Gumercindo Batista (Panama)
14 May 2023 (2023-05-14) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Third place El Salvador  3–2  Bahamas Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
18:00
  • Ramos 12'
  • Urbina 15', 18'
 Report
Referee: Mario Nava (Mexico)

2025

11 March 2025 (2025-03-11) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship GS Group A El Salvador  6–1  Costa Rica Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
14:00
  • Castro 4', 25'
  • Cerna 14', 30'
  • Urbina 19'
  • González 29' (pen.)
 Report
  • Valencia 5'
 Referee: Juan Andrés Ángeles (Dominican Republic)
12 March 2025 (2025-03-12) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship GS Group A Guatemala  0–7  El Salvador Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
14:00 Report
  • Ruiz 4'
  • Ramos 16', 25'
  • Castro 26'
  • Batres 31'
  • Velásquez 32'
  • Cerna 36'
 Referee: Alexander Vetia (Cuba)
13 March 2025 (2025-03-13) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship GS Group A Mexico  6–7  El Salvador Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
16:00
  • Morales 23'
  • Maldonado 23', 29'
  • López 26'
  • García 31'
  • Montes de Oca 31'
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  • Castro 3'
  • Velásquez 4'
  • Cerna 5', 21'
  • González 21', 26'
  • Batres 21'
 Referee: Jorge Tuñón (Panama)
15 March 2025 (2025-03-15) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Semi-finals El Salvador  1-1 (a.e.t.)
(7–6 p)		  United States Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
18:00
  • Cerna 17'
 Report
  • Chavez 25'
 Referee: Arian Crespo (Cuba)
Penalties
  • soccer ball with check mark Velásquez
  • soccer ball with check mark Ramos
  • soccer ball with check mark Castro
  • soccer ball with check mark González
  • soccer ball with check mark Ruiz
  • soccer ball with check mark Cerna
  • soccer ball with check mark Robles
  • soccer ball with check mark Navas
  • soccer ball with check mark Perea
  • soccer ball with check mark Canale
  • soccer ball with check mark Carvalho
  • soccer ball with check mark Valcarcel
  • soccer ball with check mark Akol
  • soccer ball with red X Rezende
16 March 2025 (2025-03-16) CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship Final El Salvador  2-1  Guatemala Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility, Nassau
20:00
  • Robles
  • Najera
 Report
  • Miguel Gonzalez

Coaching staff

Source: []

More information Position, Name ...
Position Name
Head coach El Salvador Rudis González Gallo
Assistant coach El Salvador Ramón Arturo Muñoz
Goalkeeping coach El Salvador TBD
Physician El Salvador Elmer Guidos
Medical Trainer El Salvador Francisco Amaya Cruz
Ulitiliy El Salvador Alex Geovanny Galdáme
Team manager El Salvador
Press officer El Salvador
Translator El Salvador
Video analyst El Salvador
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Managerial history

  • El Salvador Rudis González Gallo (2007–Present)

Players

Current squad

The following players and staff members were called up for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.[11]

More information No., Pos. ...
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Erick Najera (1997-08-17)17 August 1997 (aged 27) Salvadoran Football Federation Barra De Santiago
2 3MF Oscar Cruz (1995-05-15)15 May 1995 (aged 29) Salvadoran Football Federation Chirilagua Futbol Club
3 2DF Heber Ramos (1990-05-04)4 May 1990 (aged 34) Salvadoran Football Federation Barra De Santiago
4 2DF Melvin Gonzalez (1997-12-05)5 December 1997 (aged 27) Salvadoran Football Federation La Pirraya FC
5 3MF Emerson Cerna (2001-02-06)6 February 2001 (aged 24) Salvadoran Football Federation Rancho Viejo
6 2DF Rogelio Rauda (1994-08-31)31 August 1994 (aged 30) Salvadoran Football Federation Barra De Santiago
7 3MF Elmer Robles (1990-10-13)13 October 1990 (aged 34) Salvadoran Football Federation Isla San Sebastian
8 4FW Andersson Castro (2000-07-27)27 July 2000 (aged 24) Salvadoran Football Federation Barra De Santiago
9 4FW Jose Batres (1991-10-12)12 October 1991 (aged 33) Salvadoran Football Federation La Pirraya FC
10 4FW Agustin Ruiz (1987-12-01)1 December 1987 (aged 37) Salvadoran Football Federation La Pirraya FC
11 4FW Frank Velasquez (1990-02-12)12 February 1990 (aged 35) Salvadoran Football Federation Barra De Santiago
12 1GK Jose Portillo (1989-05-06)6 May 1989 (aged 35) Salvadoran Football Federation Chirilagua Futbol Club
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Head coach: Rudis Mauricio Gonzalez
Assistant coach: Elias Alexander Ramirez
Goalkeeping coach: Jose Alberto Lovato

Competitive record

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

More information FIFA World Cup record, Qualification (CONCACAF) record ...
FIFA World Cup record Qualification (CONCACAF) record[a]
Year Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD
Brazil 2005did not qualify did not enter
Brazil 2006
Brazil 2007 Group stage7th30031219–7
France 2008Group stage14th3003618−12 Runners-up2nd320112120
United Arab Emirates 200914th30031121−10 Champions1st43012016+4
Italy 2011Fourth place4th62132132−11 Runners-up2nd52212522+3
French Polynesia 2013Quarterfinals6th42021413+1 Runners-up2nd52122726+1
Portugal 2015did not qualify Third place3rd65014310+33
The Bahamas 2017 Third place3rd64113512+23
Paraguay 2019 Third place3rd65014216+26
Russia 2021Group stage15th30031417–3 Champions1st66005012+38
United Arab Emirates 2024did not qualify Third place3rd65013914+25
Seychelles 2025Group stage3012515-10 Champions1st5410239+14
Total 0 titles 5/11 19 4 1 14 66 101 –35 3 titles 11/13 55 38 5 12 328 168 +160
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  1. [a]
    In 2005 and 2007 merged qualification tournament with CONMEBOL

World Beach Games

More information World Beach Games record, Qualification ...
World Beach Games record Qualification
Year Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD Round Pos Pld W L
Qatar 2019Group stage9th3102910−1 Runners-up2nd321
Indonesia 2023Cancelled[12][13] Runners-up2nd211
Total 0 titles 1/1 3 1 0 2 9 10 −1 0 titles 2/2 5 3 2
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Central American and Caribbean Games

More information Central American and Caribbean Games record, Year ...
Central American and Caribbean Games record
Year Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD
El Salvador 2023Runners-up2nd54013115+16
Total 0 titles 0/1 5 4 0 1 31 15 +16
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Central American and Caribbean Beach Games

More information Central American and Caribbean Beach Games record, Year ...
Central American and Caribbean Beach Games record
Year Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD
Colombia 2022Champions1st54101911+8
Total 1 title 1/1 5 4 1 0 19 11 +8
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Central American Games

More information Central American Games record, Year ...
Central American Games record
Year Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD
Guatemala 2025Champions1st2200106+4
Total 0 titles 1/1 2 2 0 0 10 6 +4
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