Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico – June 7, 2026 – The fifth edition of the FIFG FootGolf World Championship concluded successfully after ten days of world-class competition. The Individual Championship was held from May 27 to June 1, followed by the Team Championship from June 2 to June 7, with the renowned courses of Tres Vidas Acapulco and Turtle Dunes at Mundo Imperial serving as the official venues for the Mexico Acapulco 2026 FootGolf World Championship Cathoras presented by Izzi.
More than 1,200 players from over 60 countries participated throughout the championship, filling both courses from sunrise to sunset with tee times beginning at 7:00 a.m. daily. The event also featured a Celebrity Tournament, organized to support CRIT, adding a charitable component to an unforgettable week of FootGolf.
Among all participating nations, France and Argentina emerged as the dominant forces of the championship, excelling in both individual and team competition.
OPENING CEREMONY
The Opening Ceremony was attended by Acapulco Mayor Abelina López Rodríguez; Aleksander Kravanja, President of the International FootGolf Federation (FIFG); Fernando Name, Director General of the Mexican FootGolf Federation (FMFG); Guerrero Tourism Secretary Simón Quiñones Orozco; Acapulco Tourism Secretary Noé Peralta Herrera; and Héctor José Ruiz, Director of Golf Operations at Mundo Imperial.
During the ceremony, FIFG President Aleksander Kravanja recognized the efforts of the federations, organizers, and volunteers who made the championship possible, while also highlighting the commitment shown by the players and host city. He emphasized that the tournament reflected Acapulco’s ability to successfully host sporting events of global significance.
The championship welcomed 130 players from North America, 130 from South America, 604 from Europe, 130 from Asia, and 46 from Africa, competing across the Men’s, Women’s, Senior, and Senior Plus divisions.
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Following four rounds of intense competition across both championship courses, the world’s best FootGolf players battled for individual glory.
The new Individual World Champions are:
- Women’s Champion: Lucia Cermakova (SVK)
- Senior Champion: Cristian Fernández (ARG)
- Men’s Champion: Florian Warsemann (FRA)
- Senior Plus Champion: Sergio Toth (ARG)
Individual Championship Results
MEN
- Florian Warsemann (France) -29
- Gonzalo Novosad (Argentina) -29
- Jan Kozak (Slovakia) -26
WOMEN
- Lucia Cermakova (Slovakia) -28
- Izabella Ujvári (Hungary) -25
- Rina Akutsu (Japan) -24
SENIOR
- Cristian Fernández (Argentina) -30
- Andres Liadal (Norway) -30
- Marcos Ghezzi (Argentina) -27
SENIOR PLUS
- Sergio Toth (Argentina) -33
- Sergio Vázquez (Argentina) -30
- Sergio Zorniotti (Italy) -21
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The Team Championship began with two days of group-stage competition before progressing through the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals, culminating in an exciting Championship Sunday featuring the Team Finals and placement matches.
The Mexico Acapulco 2026 FootGolf World Championship concluded with championship matches in the Men’s, Women’s, and Senior divisions, while additional placement matches determined the final rankings across all categories.
MEN’S TEAM CATEGORY
France once again demonstrated its dominance in the team format, securing a historic third consecutive world title with an impressive victory over Slovakia in the final.
Final Team Standings – Men
- France
- Slovakia
- Argentina
- Italy
- Scotland
- England
- Brazil
- Hungary
SENIOR TEAM CATEGORY
Argentina continued its remarkable success in Senior competition, capturing its second consecutive Team World Championship by defeating Norway in the final, further cementing its position among the sport’s elite nations.
Final Team Standings – Senior
- Argentina
- Norway
- Italy
- Slovakia
- Brazil
- Mexico
- France
- Uruguay
WOMEN’S TEAM CATEGORY
The Women’s competition featured one of the most exciting matches of the championship, with Spain eliminating defending champion Japan in the semifinals before advancing to face France in the title match.
France ultimately claimed the Women’s Team World Championship, showcasing exceptional consistency and teamwork throughout the tournament.
Final Team Standings – Women
- France
- Spain
- Japan
- Türkiye
- Hungary
- Slovakia
- Switzerland
- Mexico
GLOBAL BROADCAST COVERAGE
The Mexico Acapulco 2026 FootGolf World Championship Cathoras presented by Izzi received extensive international broadcast coverage thanks to the support of Televisa Regional and the outstanding production efforts of Televisa Puebla.
Fans around the world were able to follow both the Individual and Team Championships live through Izzi on Channel 523, Sky on Channel 1521, and through the official FIFG and FMFG YouTube and Facebook channels.
With record participation, world-class competition, and unforgettable moments on and off the course, Acapulco 2026 has established itself as one of the most successful and memorable FootGolf World Championships in history.
Mexico’s Organizing Committee
FIFG FootGolf World Championship Acapulco 2026
