{"id":7086,"date":"2026-06-07T15:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footgolf.sport\/acapulcoworldcup2026\/?p=7086"},"modified":"2026-06-08T02:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T02:14:57","slug":"finalists-confirmed-at-the-mexico-acapulco-2026-footgolf-world-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footgolf.sport\/acapulcoworldcup2026\/finalists-confirmed-at-the-mexico-acapulco-2026-footgolf-world-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"FINALISTS CONFIRMED AT THE MEXICO ACAPULCO 2026 FOOTGOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico \u2013 June 7, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The most anticipated day of the tournament has arrived. Following the completion of the group stage and a dramatic knockout phase that progressed from the Round of 16 through the Semifinals, the Mexico Acapulco 2026 FootGolf World Championship Cathoras presented by Izzi <\/strong>is ready to crown the world champions of the fifth FIFG Team World Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday featured a double-header schedule for both the Men\u2019s and Senior divisions, with Quarterfinals played in the morning and Semifinals later in the day to determine the finalists who will compete for the world title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEN’S DIVISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eight nations entered the Quarterfinals with their sights set on championship glory and the opportunity to bring pride to their countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarterfinal Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • France 6\u20131 Hungary<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scotland 1\u20136 Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Argentina 6\u20131 Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • England 1\u20136 Slovakia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    As expected, the competition delivered matchups worthy of a championship final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Semifinal Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Slovakia 3\u20132 Argentina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • France 3\u20132 Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The Men’s Final will feature two teams that have consistently delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament and left everything on the course in every round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Men’s Final<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Tee Time:<\/strong> 11:08 a.m.
      Course:<\/strong> Turtle Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      France vs. Slovakia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      WOMEN’S DIVISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The Women’s Final promises to be one of the most exciting contests of the championship, as a new team world champion will be crowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Spain secured its place in the title match after eliminating Japan in a dramatic semifinal encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Semifinal Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • France 2\u20131 T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Spain (15) 1\u20131 (12) Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Women’s Final<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Tee Time:<\/strong> 11:28 a.m.
        Course:<\/strong> Dunes Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Spain vs. France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

        The Senior Division once again demonstrated why it has become one of the most competitive and exciting categories of the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Quarterfinals saw the elimination of several strong contenders, including Mexico, Brazil, France, and Uruguay, paving the way for what many considered the dream semifinal matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Quarterfinal Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        • Italy 4\u20130 Uruguay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Norway 2\u20131 France<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Argentina 3\u20131 Brazil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Slovakia 1\u20130 Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Semifinal Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • Argentina (21) 2\u20132 (15) Slovakia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Norway 3\u20130 Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            The first championship match of the day will belong to the Senior Division, featuring two teams that have showcased exceptional quality throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Senior Final<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Tee Time:<\/strong> 10:14 a.m.
            Course:<\/strong> Dunes Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Argentina vs. Norway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As the sun rises on championship Sunday in Acapulco, three world titles remain to be decided. By the end of the day, new champions will be crowned and their names will be forever etched into the history of international FootGolf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

            Mexico\u2019s Organizing Committee<\/strong>
            FIFG FootGolf World Championship Acapulco 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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