2026 IFCPF Men's World Championships set to go

Details for the upcoming 2026 IFCPF Men’s World Championships have been confirmed, with the tournament taking place in Loughborough, England, from August 15-24.

Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya and CP Soccer US will play a round-robin in Group A, with Loughborough Para Football playing friendlies against each nation throughout the week.

All matches will be streamed live on the IFCPF YouTube channel, starting with Kazakhstan’s clash with Kenya on August 18 at 11am. The full schedule can be found on the IFCPF Men’s World Championships tournament page.

Both Kazakhstan and Kenya will be making their respective international debuts, while Italy featured at the last Men’s World Championships in Salou two years ago, finishing fourth. CP Soccer US will hope to build on its impressive 2025 IFCPF Copa América campaign, where it defeated hosts Uruguay to finish sixth.

Scotland are the current holders of the Men’s World Championships, defeating Northern Ireland in the 2024 decider.