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World-class football, extraordinary drama, history made and hearts broken. The 2026 IFCPF Men's and Women's World Cups delivered everything the world's biggest sporting stages are built for and made an unmistakable case for the future of CP Football.   There is nothing quite like the final whistle of a World Cup. For one team, it is the moment years of sacrifice, training and belief become something extraordinary. Players sprint from the bench, teammates collapse into each other's arms, and the celebrations begin before the reality of becoming World Champions has [more...]

England has claimed a groundbreaking first IFCPF Men’s World Cup win, defeating tournament hosts the United States of America 2-1 after extra time.   England head coach Jack Rutter made one change from his side’s win over Brazil in the semi-finals, reintroducing Matty Robinson to the starting seven in favour of James Blackwell. The USA went in unchanged.   From kick-off, the Americans almost got the perfect start, with one pass cutting through the England [more...]

The United States of America has won an historic second IFCPF Women’s World Cup title, coming from behind to defeat Australia 3-2.     Australia started strongest, looking to capitalise on early American nerves in a bid to keep hold of the World Cup trophy they took home from Salou two years ago.   They got just reward, as American-born forward Annmarie De Uriarte drove the ball into the top corner to give her team the [more...]

The United States of America have progressed to an IFCPF Men’s World Cup Final for the first time, defeating Spain 2-0, while England’s win over Brazil sealed its place earlier in the day.   Spain started brightly against the Americans, but despite keeping the ball, could not test Sean Boyle.   Jaume Almenar and Alejandro Gonzalez combined early as Spain looked to grab an opener, but Gonzalez fired off target.   Aitor Ariño’s side would have likely been happy heading into the [more...]

Three goals, a clean sheet and a bronze medal. Brazil signed off from the 2026 IFCPF Men's World Cup with a 3–0 victory over Spain in Fayetteville, Georgia.   Brazil brought their World Cup campaign to a winning conclusion on Saturday, defeating Spain 3–0 to secure third place at the 2026 IFCPF Men's World Cup.   With a place on the podium at stake, the South Americans delivered a clinical performance at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, [more...]

Spain's win over Indonesia rounded out a wonderful day of action in Fayetteville, with its 3-2 success enough to qualify for the semi-finals.   Victor Varea's 72nd-minute winner was too strong for Indonesian goalkeeper Amin Rosyid, atoning for his earlier own goal to send the Spanish through. While Indonesia could not get the result, it pushed Aitor Ariño's team all the way in its first Men's World Cup knockout fixture, and will now play in the fifth to [more...]