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2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup! - French

2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup! - French
We’re proud to announce that Paris, France will host the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup! This incredible global event will unite 324 athletes, 48 coaches, 500 families, and 500 volunteers from all seven Special Olympics regions. In partnership with the French Government, the City of Paris, the French Football Federation, and Paris FC, we’re setting the stage for an unforgettable competition where athletes will showcase their skills, teamwork, and spirit to claim the title of Unified Football World Cup Champions! ⚽🌍
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Gaining Perspective Through Partnership

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Leadership Academy provided a deeper understanding of how Special Olympics is structured and the roles that drive its impact.
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Real Athlete Inclusion

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The importance of bringing athletes in early and often is so their voices shape outcomes from the start.
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Building Leaders, Connection, and Impact

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Leadership Academy brings together staff and athlete leaders from across Special Olympics to grow leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting impact across the movement.

Purity wins gold at World Games

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Purity raced in the 50m dash and won gold at the Berlin World Games in 2023.
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 1 Highlights

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 1 Highlights
The energy. The passion. The unforgettable moments. The Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup continues to showcase the power of inclusion, bringing athletes of all abilities together to compete, break down barriers, and make history on the global stage. Relive the excitement, celebrate every goal, and experience the moments that unite us all.
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Why Athlete Voices Matter in Research: David Egan on SO-Link and Inclusive Health Research

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In lead-up to the launch of a new Special Olympics initiative, SO-Link (Linking Athletes with Scientific Opportunities), I met with Special Olympics Virginia athlete David Egan to talk about the importance of including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in research.
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 2 Highlights

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 2 Highlights
For Special Olympics Costa Rica Head Coach Mariana Molina, every training session, every match, and every opportunity is about so much more than the final score.
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Young Athletes Encouraged to Play in Paris

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8 July 2026. Yesterday, at the Charléty Stadium Dojo, 30 children from France with and without intellectual disabilities, participated in Young Athletes, fun motor skills courses as part of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 non-competition events.
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