FIRST KNOCKOUT ROUND COMPLETE: QUARTERFINALISTS AND SEMIFINALISTS CONFIRMED

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico – June 5, 2026 – After three rounds of team competition, nations deployed their best strategies across the different match formats as the Mexico Acapulco 2026 FootGolf World Championship Cathoras presented by Izzi moves into its decisive stages.

The Men’s and Senior divisions have now reached the knockout rounds, while the Women’s competition has determined its semifinalists after an intense day of action.

MEN’S DIVISION

The Round of 16 delivered the following results:

  • Slovakia 4–1 United States
  • England 5–1 Slovenia
  • Mexico 2–3 Brazil
  • Argentina 5–2 Japan
  • Italy 5–1 Portugal
  • Scotland 5–1 Türkiye
  • Hungary 5–2 Uruguay
  • France 5–1 Honduras

As a result, the Quarterfinals, scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. on the Turtle Dunes Turquoise Course, will feature the following matchups:

Quarterfinal Matchups

  • France vs. Hungary
  • Scotland vs. Italy
  • Argentina vs. Brazil
  • England vs. Slovakia

WOMEN’S DIVISION

The Women’s competition featured several matchups that could easily have been championship-caliber contests, with every player giving her best effort to secure a place in the semifinals.

Quarterfinal Results

  • Türkiye 2–0 Switzerland
  • Spain 3–0 Mexico
  • Japan 2–1 Hungary
  • France 2–0 Slovakia

In Saturday’s action, placement matches will determine the final rankings for fifth through eighth place:

  • Slovakia vs. Hungary (5th–6th Place)
  • Mexico vs. Switzerland (7th–8th Place)

Semifinal Matchups

  • France vs. Türkiye
  • Spain vs. Japan

SENIOR DIVISION

The Senior players have showcased an exceptional level of competition throughout the championship, delivering memorable performances at both Tres Vidas and Turtle Dunes.

Round of 16 Results

  • Mexico 4–0 Japan
  • Slovakia (28) 2–2 Hungary (23)
  • Argentina 3–0 Germany
  • Brazil 2–1 Spain
  • Norway 3–1 Türkiye
  • France 3–1 United States
  • Uruguay 1–0 Malaysia
  • Italy 3–1 Slovenia

The Senior Division Quarterfinals, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, will feature:

Quarterfinal Matchups

  • Italy vs. Uruguay
  • France vs. Norway
  • Brazil vs. Argentina
  • Slovakia vs. Mexico

Just like the Men’s division, the winning Senior teams will face a double-header day as they compete for a place in the championship final.

Should they advance, the Semifinals will begin at 1:46 p.m. (Mexico Time).

Additional placement matches will also be played to determine final rankings throughout the tournament.

In the Men’s division, classification matches beginning at 7:00 a.m. will determine positions 9 through 16:

  • Mexico vs. Uruguay
  • Slovenia vs. Türkiye
  • Portugal vs. Japan
  • United States vs. Honduras

ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT AND BROADCAST COVERAGE

As part of the activities surrounding the Mexico Acapulco 2026 FootGolf World Championship Cathoras presented by Izzi, an All-Star Tournament will also take place on Saturday, featuring special guests and prominent personalities enjoying the sport in a fun and competitive atmosphere.

Live television coverage of the championship will begin at 2:00 p.m. (Mexico Time) on Channel 523, as well as Sky Channel 1521. Fans can also follow the action live through the official FIFG and FMFG channels on YouTube and Facebook.

Mexico’s Organizing Committee
FIFG FootGolf World Championship Acapulco 2026

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