The much-anticipated Walking Football World Nations Cup gets underway in Torrevieja on Tuesday, 21 October, marking the start of an exciting week of international competition. The first phase of the tournament will focus on three categories: Ladies Over 40s, Men’s Over 70s, and Men’s Over 50s, with matches running through to the finals day on Friday, 24 October.
Hosted at Torrevieja Sports City, the event welcomes teams from across the globe to compete in the spirit of friendship, fitness, and football – all within the inclusive and rapidly growing format of walking football.
LADIES OVER 40s
The Ladies Over 40s competition begins with a Round Robin stage featuring some captivating early encounters. The tournament will open with Japan facing hosts Spain, setting the tone for a week of exciting play. Other first-round fixtures include the eagerly awaited England vs Australia clash and a strong France vs Czech Republic matchup. Wales will make their debut in the second round of games. The top four teams from this group stage will advance to the semi-finals.
MEN’S OVER 70s
The Men’s Over 70s category has been divided into two groups of four teams. In Group A, England meet the Netherlands, while Japan take on Italy. Over in Group B, Canada will face France, and Australia go up against the Basque Country. After the group stage, teams will progress to the quarter-finals, where league placings will determine the matchups as each nation strives for a semi-final berth.
MEN’S OVER 50s
The most competitive category this week, the Men’s Over 50s, features 18 nations divided into three groups. Top seeds England (World No. 1), Czech Republic (World No. 2), and hosts Spain headline their respective pools.
- Group A: England, Australia, Basque Country, Singapore, Italy, Scotland
- Group B: Czech Republic, Canada, Jersey, Cyprus, Morocco, Japan
- Group C: Spain, Rwanda, France, Wales, Nigeria, Portugal
The top two teams from each group, plus the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarter-finals.
As the first week unfolds, excitement is building both locally and internationally, with Torrevieja once again proving itself a proud hub for global walking football. Week two will follow on Tuesday 28 October.
