Refereeing of Azerbaijani referee Afgan Hamzayev during Brazil – Bahrain, Portugal – Solomon Islands, Brazil – Portugal (semifinal) games at the Beach Soccer World Championship held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) was appreciated high. In addition to that FIFA has awarded him a special medal. It should be noted that during the final stage of the World Championship only 12 referees (5 of them represented Europe) were allowed to games.