The future of beach soccer in Bulgaria: Hopes for national teams

2026-08-23

Beach soccer in Bulgaria has been developing actively in recent years, thanks to the efforts of the organization "Beach Soccer Bulgaria." Its chairman, Ivan Kirilov, shared his plans for the future of this attractive sport in the country.

Currently, the organization's main focus is conducting the National Beach Soccer League. Four teams are participating in this year's edition of the competition, competing for the title. The tournaments are attracting increasing interest and helping to popularize the sport among young people.

The main goal of Ivan Kirilov is the creation of national beach soccer teams – for both men and women. He expressed hope that there will be significant progress on this topic next year, which will allow Bulgaria to be represented in international competitions.

The development of national squads would be an important step for Bulgarian sport. It will provide an opportunity for the best players from the National League to showcase their skills at a higher level and gain experience in matches against other countries.

The organizers believe that with more support and investment, beach soccer can become more recognizable in Bulgaria. It is expected that the next season will bring new opportunities for the development of the discipline and for attracting even more participants and fans.