{"id":7083,"date":"2026-06-05T17:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footgolf.sport\/acapulcoworldcup2026\/?p=7083"},"modified":"2026-06-08T02:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T02:35:43","slug":"first-knockout-round-complete-quarterfinalists-and-semifinalists-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footgolf.sport\/acapulcoworldcup2026\/first-knockout-round-complete-quarterfinalists-and-semifinalists-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST KNOCKOUT ROUND COMPLETE: QUARTERFINALISTS AND SEMIFINALISTS CONFIRMED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico \u2013 June 5, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 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<\/strong> moves into its decisive stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Men\u2019s and Senior divisions have now reached the knockout rounds, while the Women\u2019s competition has determined its semifinalists after an intense day of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEN’S DIVISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Round of 16 delivered the following results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Slovakia 4\u20131 United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • England 5\u20131 Slovenia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mexico 2\u20133 Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Argentina 5\u20132 Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Italy 5\u20131 Portugal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scotland 5\u20131 T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hungary 5\u20132 Uruguay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • France 5\u20131 Honduras<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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

    Quarterfinal Matchups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • France vs. Hungary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Scotland vs. Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Argentina vs. Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • England vs. Slovakia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      WOMEN’S DIVISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Quarterfinal Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • T\u00fcrkiye 2\u20130 Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Spain 3\u20130 Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Japan 2\u20131 Hungary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • France 2\u20130 Slovakia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In Saturday\u2019s action, placement matches will determine the final rankings for fifth through eighth place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Slovakia vs. Hungary (5th\u20136th Place)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Mexico vs. Switzerland (7th\u20138th Place)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Semifinal Matchups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • France vs. T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Spain vs. Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            SENIOR DIVISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

            Round of 16 Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Mexico 4\u20130 Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Slovakia (28) 2\u20132 Hungary (23)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Argentina 3\u20130 Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Brazil 2\u20131 Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Norway 3\u20131 T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • France 3\u20131 United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Uruguay 1\u20130 Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Italy 3\u20131 Slovenia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              The Senior Division Quarterfinals, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, will feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Quarterfinal Matchups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              • Italy vs. Uruguay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • France vs. Norway<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Brazil vs. Argentina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Slovakia vs. Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Just like the Men\u2019s division, the winning Senior teams will face a double-header day as they compete for a place in the championship final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Should they advance, the Semifinals will begin at 1:46 p.m. (Mexico Time)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Additional placement matches will also be played to determine final rankings throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                In the Men\u2019s division, classification matches beginning at 7:00 a.m. will determine positions 9 through 16:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                • Mexico vs. Uruguay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Slovenia vs. T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Portugal vs. Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • United States vs. Honduras<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT AND BROADCAST COVERAGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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

                  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Mexico\u2019s Organizing Committee<\/strong>
                  FIFG FootGolf World Championship Acapulco 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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