Russia have begun the defence of their Beach Soccer World Cup crown with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Japan in Papeete.
South American giants Brazil also opened their campaign with a 4-1 victory, over Iran.
Senegal and and Paraguay also picked up wins on day one of competition.
Oceania representatives the Solomon Islands and Tahiti are both in action on Thursday local time against the Netherlands and UAE.
Tiki Toa coach Angelo Schirinzi is backing his team to make it to the second round.
"We won in May three times against Netherlands here in Tahiti [and] we beat France three times here in Tahiti so I think on the world map Tahiti is no more an underdog in beach soccer. I think Tahiti have now a strong team, a team with good players and good tactics. Of course I can not tell you now to win the World Cup but my first objective [is to get] past the group and then you have three matches until the final so we will see."
