The attention of mini-football fans is turning to the Turkish city of Antalya, which is preparing to host the Mini-Football World Cup (IMF World Cup 2026), during the period from 1 to 6 November, with the participation of 16 teams, amid continuous preparations to stage the event in a manner befitting its international status.
The tournament is being held under the supervision of the International Mini-Football Federation (IMF), as part of its efforts to develop the game, expand the base of its practitioners, and enhance its presence on the international sports scene.
The upcoming edition will witness the participation of 16 teams: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Libya, Bahrain, India, Palestine, Austria, Russia, Tunisia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ghana, Algeria, and Brazil.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Dosari, President of the International Mini-Football Federation (IMF), confirmed that preparations are progressing at an accelerated pace in order to present an exceptional version of the World Cup, worthy of the value of the participating teams and reflecting the Federation’s ambitions to advance the game and enhance its global spread.
He said: “In Antalya, we are preparing to organize a distinguished global tournament, and we are working in cooperation with our partners and the relevant authorities in Turkey to provide the best organizational and technical conditions for the participating teams, ensuring the provision of an experience worthy of the World Cup.”
He added: “Choosing Antalya to host the tournament gives this edition a special dimension, and we are fully confident in Turkey’s ability to receive the teams, delegations and fans in a distinctive manner, and we promise everyone many surprises that will make the 2026 edition a sporting event that goes beyond the limits of competition on the field.”
