FIPFA World Cup

The FIPFA World Cup (also known as the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup) is the premier international competition in powerchair football, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA).[1]

The tournament features national teams from around the world and is considered the highest level of competition in the sport.[1] It is held periodically and brings together leading teams in powerchair football, a variant of association football played by athletes using powered wheelchairs.

The first FIPFA World Cup was held in 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Subsequent editions have taken place in countries such as France, the United States, and Australia.[1] The United States won the first two editions (2007 and 2011), while France has been one of the most successful teams, including winning the 2017 and 2023 tournaments. The competition typically includes a group stage followed by knockout rounds, with national teams competing for the title of world champion.[2]

History

The first FIPFA World Cup was held in Tokyo, Japan in October 2007.[3] The final was played on 13 October, with the United States beating France in a penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 during regulation and extra time. Belgium outlasted Japan and won on penalties to earn third place.[4]

The second FIPFA World Cup was held November 2011 in Paris. The final was played on 6 November, with the United States beating England 3–0 in regulation. This was the first US team to win back-to-back world championships in football. France took third place after beating Belgium.[5][6]

The third World Cup was held in 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida. The final was played on 9 July, with France beating the United States 4–2 in regulation. England bested Australia to take third place.[7][8] Australian Abdullah Karim won the Most Valuable Player award.[9]

The fourth World Cup opened in Sydney, Australia on 15 October 2023.[10] It was originally scheduled for 2021 but was delayed until October 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11][12] In April 2022, with the continuation of the pandemic, the World Cup was postponed for another year until 2023.[13] The final was played on 20 October, with France and England drawing 1–1 in regulation, before France won on penalties 2–1. The United States beat Argentina 2–1 to take third place.[14]

Results

FIPFA World Cup results
Year Host 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
2007 Tokyo United States France Belgium Japan
2011 Paris United States England France Belgium
2017 Kissimmee France United States England Australia
2023 Sydney France England United States Argentina

See also

References

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  3. ^ "2007 FIPFA World Cup, Tokyo Japan". Archived from the original on March 12, 2008.
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  5. ^ "The US Power Soccer Team Wins the 2011 FIPFA World Cup". www.businesswire.com. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
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  10. ^ "Governor-General to open the FIPFA Powerchair World Cup 2023 which kicks off in Sydney in 10 days | Football Australia". www.footballaustralia.com.au. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  11. ^ "Australia to host 2021 Powerchair Football World Cup". Football NSW. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  12. ^ admin (2020-06-26). "FIPFA World Cup 2021 Update". Powerchair Sports Victoria. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  13. ^ "2022 World Cup Postponment – Fipfa.org". Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  14. ^ "U.S. Power Soccer National Team Defeats Argentina To Take Third Place At 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup | U.S. Soccer Official Website". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
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