Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

6 – 11 July 2026

Two female players on the pitch going for the football.

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Adopt an athlete and be part of the moment their training, passion, and dream come to life on the pitch during the Unified Football World Cup in Paris!

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In 2026, for the first time, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris. This, the third edition of the Cup, will take place 6 – 11 July across venues in the heart of Paris. There will be 24 teams, 12 men's and 12 women's teams, consisting of athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), competing for the Unified Football World Cup title.

Men's Group A

Men's Group B

Men's Group C

Women's Group A

Women's Group B

Women's Group C

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Draw Ceremony

Take a look back at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Draw Ceremony hosted by the French Football Federation as we officially kick off the journey to Paris 2026.

For the first time ever, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, taking place 6 – 11 July 2026 across iconic venues in the heart of Paris. This third edition of the Cup will bring together 24 teams, 12 men’s and 12 women’s, featuring athletes with intellectual disabilities competing alongside Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities).

Together, they’ll chase the Unified Football World Cup title and showcase the power of inclusion, teamwork, and the global Unified Sports movement.

⚽ 24 Teams
🤝 Athletes With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Competing Together
🌍 A Celebration of Unity and Sport