{
  "id": 12434387,
  "title": "Men's and women's national beach soccer teams prepare for the Mundialito",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/mens-and-womens-national-beach-soccer-teams-prepare-for-the-mundialito",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mens-womens-national-beach-soccer-180000740.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The longest-running tournament in beach soccer history, the Mundialito, returns in 2026 after a three-year hiatus. The 26th edition of the men's tournament and the third edition of the women's tournament will be held at the Real Plaza de Toros in El Puerto de Santa María, Andalusia, Spain, from October 9 to 11. The matches will be live-streamed on Canal Gol Brasil on YouTube. Brazil, with a record 15 titles, is set to participate in the women's tournament for the first time under the guidance of coach Rose Andrade. The men's team, led by coach Chicão Castelo Branco, will feature experienced players like Rodrigo and Thanger, as well as rising stars such as forward Rodrigo. Both teams underwent training on Copacabana Beach from October 3 to 5. Legends of the sport, including former goalkeeper Robertinho and players Benjamin and Júnior Negão, visited the training sessions to offer support and reminisce about their past successes in the Mundialito. The women's team will face Italy, Ukraine, and Spain, while the men's team will compete against Portugal, Paraguay, and Spain.",
  "summary": "The longest-running tournament in beach soccer history returns in 2026, three years after its last edition. The Mundialito will hold its 26th men's edition and third women's edition at the Real Plaza ...",
  "key_points": [
    "26th men's Mundialito and 3rd women's tournament return in 2026",
    "Brazil women's team debuts under Rose Andrade's guidance",
    "Training held on Copacabana Beach from Oct 3-5"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}