[7] However since then the Brazilian team have experienced a gradual decline at the World Cups, losing in a final for the first time in 2011 at the hands of Russia, only reaching the semi-finals in 2013 and most notably, for the first time ever, not even finishing in a top 4 position in 2015, losing in the quarter-finals.

[6] Before the final, the teams had met on three previous occasions, twice at the World Cup, first in 2013 and at this very World Cup as they were both in Group D. The three meetings are documented in the below table: Previous matches With 2,000 Tiki Toa fans gathered in front of a giant screen back home in Tahiti,[10] Brazil's Mauricinho opened the scoring after a mere 14 seconds following intercepting Zaveroni's misplaced pass, finishing through the legs of Torohia, and then assisted Datinha to comfortably take a 2–0 lead into the break after the first period.

Despite opportunities for Tahiti[11] and a considerable amount of ball possession, Brazil's defence stood firm and limited the shots on target for the islanders, preventing a golden chance for Zavaroni being converted.

[12] Despite Tahiti's Heimanu hitting the post and Labaste striking the crossbar in the opening moments of the final 12 minutes,[11] and surviving some defensive mistakes, Les Tiki Toa finally found themselves exposed and tiring at the back in the third period as Catarino scored a left-footed drive off the post on the counter attack once more to make the score 4–0.

[3] The Brazilians went on to see out the final minutes to ease to another world title, the 100th international beach soccer trophy in their history.

We are more than a group of players, of men, we are a team that gave the life for this title to honor the name of our country.

– substitute came on during the game † – did not play for religious reasons[11] Assistant referees: Łukasz Ostrowski (Poland) Gionni Matticoli (Italy) Timekeeper: Ebrahim Almansory (United Arab Emirates) Match rules: Source: FIFA