Media registration for the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 has officially opened. Members of the press and media professionals are invited to apply for accreditation to cover this global event via the Unified Football World Cup Registration System.
The Unified Football World Cup 2026 will feature 24 teams, 12 Men’s and 12 Women’s, with a champion crowned in each category. Each team will include players with intellectual disabilities aged 16 – 23, alongside players without intellectual disabilities known as Unified partners.
The tournament will kick off at Charléty Stadium on 6 July with the Opening Ceremony and first Men’s match between host Special Olympics France and Special Olympics Senegal.
🔗 Click here to Register
📅 Registration Deadline: 22 June 2025
📍 Event Location: Paris, France
🗓️ Event Dates: 6 – 11 July 2026
For questions or assistance, please contact p.millet@specialolympics.fr or cweir@specialolympics.org.
