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)