Ali Naderi’s side is pitted against two-time champion Portugal, Mauritania and Paraguay.
Brazil and Italy, the two finalists in the last World Cup, will collide in the first phase of Seychelles 2025, while two sections will feature three teams ranked among the planet’s top 12, following the conclusion of the tournament draw and the release of the match schedule.
Group A: Seychelles, Belarus, Guatemala, Japan
Group B: Mauritania, Iran, Portugal, Paraguay
Group C: Spain, Senegal, Chile, Tahiti
Group D: Brazil, El Salvador, Italy, Oman
The draw was conducted by FIFA Head of Olympics, Futsal and Beach Soccer Kasra Haghighi, who was assisted by former Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Seychelles center-back Michael Mancienne and Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh.
Following the draw, the tournament match schedule was also confirmed. The action kicks off at the Paradise Arena on 1 May with Guatemala taking on Japan in Group A, followed by Mauritania against Iran in Group B.
The opening day excitement continues with hosts Seychelles playing the first evening match against Belarus, followed by Portugal against Paraguay.