The following is an excerpt from sportanddev’s article, “Paris to host the third edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026,” which details the upcoming 2026 Unified Football World Cup in Paris and shares the excitement of the sponsors and leadership of the Special Olympics.
From July 5 to 11, 2026, 24 teams (12 men and 12 women), consisting of 324 players and 48 coaches, will descend on Paris to compete for the Cup in front of 10,000 fans.
With the strong support of the French government and the French football community, Special Olympics France has the unique opportunity to highlight the inclusive power of sport at a time when the entire world will focus on football.
… Special Olympics President Tim Shriver expressed his support for the event: “Paris, France will become the capital of participation in the Special Olympics 2026 Unified Football World Cup, where teams will come together under the principle of ‘Live Together, Play Together’ – uniting athletes on the playing field with a collective purpose.
France’s deep commitment to harnessing the power of sport to drive inclusivity makes Paris the perfect host for this global celebration of unity, resilience and joy. We are deeply grateful to the French Government and the City of Paris, together with the French Football Federation and Paris FC, for their partnership in promoting the power of football to build a more inclusive society.”
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