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A soccer team poses for a photo. They are wearing green uniforms and standing behind a red sign that says "Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026".
Athletes

More than a Medal: Special Olympics Jamaica Demonstrates Inclusion at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

Standing on the sidelines of any Special Olympics Jamaica match at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, one could hear cheers from their small but mighty section of supporters, who flew halfway across the globe to cheer on their team.
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SO Canada Co-Captains - two female athletes wearing red shirts with white maple leaves on them smile for a photo.
Athletes

SO Canada Unified Co-Captains Bring Leadership and Positivity to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

For the second time since its inception, the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup implemented Unified co-captains for each team.
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Unified Football World Cup 2026 Awards Ceremony
Videos

Unified Football World Cup 2026 Awards Ceremony

Experience the power of inclusion through the beautiful game at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026.
Two athletes in blue team jerseys hold up silver medals while standing together during a medal ceremony.
In the News

Unified Football in Action: Special Olympics Bharat's (India) Journey to Silver

SO Bharat (India) secured a proud second-place finish in the Division 3 final at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, taking home silver after a 1-0 defeat to Special Olympics Spain.
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