International Football 7 Competition for National Teams
The IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ is an international Football 7 competition for national teams, organized under the authority of the International Football Association (IFA7).
The competition brings together eligible national teams from different regions of the world and provides players, coaches and national organizations with a professional international platform.
Every edition is conducted under IFA7’s official sporting, administrative, commercial and media requirements.
Indonesia 2026
The next IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ is scheduled to take place in Indonesia from November 30 to December 6, 2026.
The competition will feature professional men’s national teams in the Men’s Open division and will represent a major international Football 7 event in Asia.
Competition Information
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Competition: IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ Indonesia 2026
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Dates: November 30–December 6, 2026
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Host Country: Indonesia
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Division: Men’s Open
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Category: Professional National Teams
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Sport: Football 7
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International Authority: International Football Association (IFA7)
Additional information regarding the host city, stadium, participating nations, competition format, broadcast arrangements, official schedule and ticketing will be released through authorized IFA7 communication channels.
A Major International Event
Indonesia 2026 will bring together international Football 7 competition, national representation and the growing sporting market of Southeast Asia.
The event is designed to provide:
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High-level international matches
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Professional national-team participation
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International broadcast and digital coverage
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Commercial and sponsorship opportunities
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Tourism and host-city promotion
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Development opportunities for Football 7 in Asia
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International exposure for participating athletes
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Cultural exchange between participating nations
The competition will operate under the official IFA7 event framework and applicable competition regulations.
Competition Format
The final competition format will be confirmed after participating national teams have completed the official approval and registration process.
The tournament may include:
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Official delegation registration
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Group-stage matches
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Classification or knockout rounds
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Semifinals
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Third-place match
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Championship final
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Individual and team awards
IFA7 reserves the right to determine or amend the competition format according to the number of participating nations, sporting requirements and host-event conditions.
National-Team Eligibility
Participation is available to national teams representing official IFA7 member associations and other national delegations specifically approved by IFA7.
Participation is subject to:
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Institutional eligibility
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Written acceptance by IFA7
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Compliance with competition regulations
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Payment of applicable fees
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Official roster submission
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Player and delegation documentation
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Travel and immigration compliance
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Insurance and medical requirements
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Commercial and media obligations
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Final confirmation by IFA7
Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee acceptance into the competition.
No organization may publicly represent itself as a confirmed participant until written confirmation has been issued by IFA7.
National Representation
Only organizations authorized by IFA7 may select, register or present a national team for an official IFA7 competition.
Historical participation, use of a national flag, social-media activity or possession of previous documents does not establish current authority to represent a country.
IFA7 may request evidence concerning:
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Legal identity
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National or territorial authorization
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Governance
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Team-selection process
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Player eligibility
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Administrative capacity
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Financial compliance
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Official delegation leadership
Questions regarding national-team authority should be submitted directly to IFA7.
Host Organization and Local Operations
The host structure for Indonesia 2026 is responsible for delivering local operations according to IFA7’s official hosting requirements and written authorization.
Local responsibilities may include:
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Stadium and training facilities
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Accommodation and transportation
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Event workforce and volunteers
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Security and medical services
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Governmental and institutional coordination
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Marketing and local promotion
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Broadcast production support
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Ticketing and spectator services
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National-team liaison services
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Ceremonies and awards
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Compliance with IFA7 brand standards
All international sporting, institutional and competition rights remain subject to IFA7 authority.
Broadcast and Media
Broadcast, streaming, recording and media rights connected to the IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ are controlled or authorized by IFA7 according to the applicable event agreements.
No person or organization may:
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Broadcast matches without authorization
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Sell or sublicense media rights
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Use competition footage commercially
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Create an unofficial live stream
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Reproduce official graphics or broadcasts
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Present itself as an official media partner
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Use match footage for commercial promotion
Media organizations interested in covering Indonesia 2026 must complete the applicable accreditation or rights process.
Sponsorship and Commercial Opportunities
The IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ offers opportunities for qualified international, national and local partners.
Potential opportunities may include:
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Presenting partnership
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Official competition sponsorship
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Broadcast partnership
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Digital-media integration
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Stadium branding
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Hospitality
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Tourism promotion
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Official supplier rights
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Team-related activation
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Community and development programs
All sponsorship, advertising, licensing and commercial rights require written authorization.
A local arrangement does not grant international rights unless those rights are expressly included in the applicable agreement.
Intellectual Property
The following are protected IFA7 competition and institutional assets:
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IFA7
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International Football Association
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IFA7 NATIONS CUP™
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IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ Indonesia 2026
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Official competition logos
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Trophy designs
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Promotional graphics
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Broadcast elements
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Competition documents
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Match footage and photographs
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Official slogans and visual identities
No person or organization may register, reproduce, modify, commercialize or distribute these properties without prior written authorization from IFA7.
Participation, hosting, sponsorship or accreditation does not transfer ownership of IFA7 intellectual property.
Official Information and Fraud Prevention
Teams, sponsors, broadcasters, suppliers and supporters should rely only on information published by IFA7 or confirmed through an authorized event channel.
Before making a payment or entering into an agreement, stakeholders should verify:
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The legal identity of the recipient
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The organization’s current authorization
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The purpose of the payment
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The applicable written agreement
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The scope of commercial or participation rights
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Whether IFA7 has approved the transaction
IFA7 is not responsible for unauthorized commitments or payments made to individuals or organizations acting outside their approved authority.
History of the Nations Cup
The inaugural IFA7 Nations Cup was held in Quito, Ecuador, in 2015.
The competition featured the national teams of:
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Argentina
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Canada
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Ecuador
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Mexico
Ecuador won the championship and became the first IFA7 Nations Cup champion.
The inaugural tournament helped establish IFA7’s international national-team competition program and created the foundation for the competition’s return in Indonesia.
Champions
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2015 — Ecuador
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2026 — To be determined in Indonesia
Expressions of Interest
Eligible national organizations interested in the IFA7 NATIONS CUP™ Indonesia 2026 may submit an official expression of interest.
Applications should include:
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Country represented
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Complete organization name
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Legal and institutional information
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Authorized representative
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National-team experience
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Proposed delegation information
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Sporting background
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Confirmation of financial capacity
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Website and official social-media accounts
Applications are subject to review, due diligence and formal approval.
Contact
Questions concerning participation, sponsorship, media rights or institutional cooperation should be directed through IFA7’s official website.
International Football Association (IFA7)
International Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Official Website: www.ifa7.com
© International Football Association (IFA7). All rights reserved. IFA7 NATIONS CUP™, its logos, competition identity, audiovisual content and related materials may not be used without prior written authorization.
