Women's Beach Soccer: Portugal beats Brazil in El Salvador Cup debut

The women's national beach soccer team began their participation in the 2026 Women's El Salvador Cup with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in San Salvador. In a balanced match with few clear chances, Ema Toscano scored the only goal in the third period. This was the first official meeting between the two teams in a tournament featuring four American and European sides. Portugal will face Mexico this Friday, followed by a match against hosts El Salvador. Meanwhile, Bruno Torres, the coach known for his winning record, is set to take charge of the national beach soccer team.