WAFF Amputee Football World Cup 2026
San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco · 13–22 November 2026
24 teams from four continents compete for the title of 2026 Amputee Football World Champion.
teams from four continents
matches
venues
days of competition
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Get in the mood for the WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos.
Our story
From its early international competitions in the 1980s, amputee football has grown into a truly global sport, bringing together players, teams and communities from around the world. What began with pioneering tournaments in the United States has developed over more than four decades into an established international movement built on competition, inclusion, resilience and a shared passion for football.
The Amputee Football World Cup has played a central role in this journey. Over the years, teams from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas have come together to compete at the highest level and to showcase the quality, intensity and spirit of amputee football.
Recent World Cups
Culiacán, Mexico
The World Cup in Culiacán brought the international amputee football family to Mexico.
San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico
Angola lifted the trophy for the first time, beating Türkiye in the final.
Istanbul, Türkiye
Türkiye were crowned World Champions, winning the title on home soil against Angola.
In 2026, the World Amputee Football Federation is proud to return to San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. From 13–22 November 2026, 24 teams from four continents will come together to compete for the title of 2026 Amputee Football World Champion.
Schedule
Fri 13 November · 20:30
Mexico vs Italy at San Martin
13–16 November
36 group matches in six groups of four
17 & 21 November
No matches
18–20 November
Round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals
22 November
Every team plays for its final ranking
Sun 22 November · 19:30
At San Martin
All kick-off times are local to Mexico. Full fixtures, results and standings: coming soon.
The draw
The official draw took place on 26 September 2026 in San Juan de los Lagos. Watch the draw ceremony.
Mexico
Italy
(Liberia) – no present
Algeria
Türkiye
Spain
Nigeria
Egypt
Brazil
Japan
Germany
Ukraine
Angola
Colombia
Ghana
Iraq
Uzbekistan
Morocco
USA
Uruguay
England
Poland
Iran
Costa Rica
Note: Ukraine replaced Ireland in Group C.
Venues
Campo de Fútbol Proan en San Martín
Mal. Sur 97, Santa Lucía, 47079 San Juan de los Lagos, Jal., México
Hosts the opening match and the final.
Santa Lucía Stadium (Canchas Proan)
San Miguel 11, Santa Lucía, 47010 San Juan de los Lagos, Jal., México
Two fields side by side.
Campo de Fútbol Lomas Verdes
Lomas Verdes, Col. Santa Cecilia, 47013 San Juan de los Lagos, Jal., México
Our partners
The return of the Amputee Football World Cup to Mexico would not be possible without the outstanding commitment and generous support of PROAN (Proteína Animal), a family business founded in 1954 in San Juan de los Lagos by Don Manuel Romo Muñoz and his family. PROAN has a long tradition of supporting sport, families and community initiatives in the region.
Having already hosted the 2018 World Cup and the 2025 Amputee Football Gold Cup at the PROAN Sports Center, PROAN is once again playing a central role as the main sponsor and a key member of the local organizing committee for the 2026 World Cup. Its dedication and hospitality are essential to making this international event possible.
Our sincere appreciation also goes to the FIFA Foundation, which has been an important partner of the World Amputee Football Federation (WAFF) since 2025. Through its generous financial support, the FIFA Foundation contributes to WAFF’s activities and development programmes worldwide, helping to strengthen amputee football, support national federations and create new opportunities for athletes. Its contribution to the 2026 World Cup is another valuable expression of this commitment.
WAFF extends its heartfelt thanks to PROAN and the FIFA Foundation for their trust, generosity and continued support. Their contributions go far beyond the organization of a single tournament and play an important role in the sustainable development of amputee football and the promotion of inclusion through sport around the world.
Once again, San Juan de los Lagos will welcome the international amputee football family for ten days of world-class competition, friendship and celebration. The WAFF Amputee Football World Cup 2026 continues a history spanning more than four decades — and opens another exciting chapter in the story of our sport.