IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™

The International Football 7 Championship for Clubs

The IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ is IFA7’s premier international Football 7 competition for club teams.

Organized under the authority of the International Football Association (IFA7), the championship brings together eligible clubs from different countries and regions to compete for an international title.

The competition provides clubs, players, coaches and supporters with the opportunity to experience professional international Football 7 in a structured and highly competitive environment.

Spain 2027

The next IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ is scheduled to take place in Alicante, Spain, from April 21 to 25, 2027.

Competition Information

• Competition: IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ Spain 2027
• Host City: Alicante
• Host Country: Spain
• Dates: April 21–25, 2027
• Sport: Football 7
• Participants: Eligible international club teams
• International Authority: International Football Association (IFA7)

Additional information regarding venues, divisions, participating clubs, competition format, accommodation, registration and broadcast arrangements will be released through authorized IFA7 channels.

A Global Club Competition

The IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ is designed to connect Football 7 clubs from different football cultures and competitive environments.

The event offers:

• International club competition
• High-level Football 7 matches
• Global exposure for clubs and athletes
• Opportunities for domestic champions
• Professional event organization
• International referee appointments
• Broadcast and digital-media opportunities
• Sponsorship and commercial activation
• Tourism and cultural experiences
• Networking between clubs and national organizations

Every participating club must satisfy IFA7’s sporting, administrative and financial requirements.

Alicante, Spain

Alicante offers an attractive environment for an international Football 7 championship, combining sporting infrastructure, accessibility, tourism and Mediterranean culture.

The Spain 2027 edition is intended to provide participating clubs with a complete international experience both on and off the field.

Final venue, accommodation and local-operation information will be confirmed through the official competition documentation.

Competition Format

The final format will be determined according to the number of approved clubs and divisions.

The championship may include:

• Official team registration
• Group-stage matches
• Classification rounds
• Knockout rounds
• Quarterfinals
• Semifinals
• Placement matches
• Championship final
• Individual and team awards

IFA7 reserves the right to establish or amend the competition format according to sporting, operational and broadcast requirements.

Eligible Clubs

Participation may be available to:

• Champions of authorized national or regional competitions
• Clubs affiliated with official IFA7 member associations
• Clubs nominated by authorized national organizations
• Previous IFA7 competition participants
• Invited clubs approved by IFA7
• Independent clubs satisfying IFA7’s qualification requirements

An invitation, nomination or expression of interest does not guarantee acceptance.

Final participation becomes effective only after IFA7 issues written confirmation and the club completes all applicable requirements.

Club Application Requirements

Applicants may be required to provide:

• Complete club name
• Country and city
• Legal or organizational information
• Authorized club representative
• Domestic league or competition
• Sporting history and achievements
• Proposed division
• Preliminary delegation size
• Website and official social-media accounts
• Confirmation of financial capacity
• Acceptance of IFA7 competition regulations

IFA7 may request additional information as part of the evaluation and due-diligence process.

Player and Delegation Eligibility

Every approved club must register its players and delegation through the official competition process.

Requirements may include:

• Official team roster
• Player identification
• Proof of age
• Player eligibility documentation
• Coaching and medical personnel
• Delegation leadership
• Travel insurance
• Visa and immigration compliance
• Acceptance of media and commercial obligations

Player eligibility disputes will be determined according to the applicable IFA7 competition regulations.

Divisions

Official divisions will be announced through the Spain 2027 competition documentation.

Potential divisions may be organized according to:

• Gender
• Age category
• Competitive level
• Qualification pathway
• Number of registered clubs

A division will operate only if the required sporting and operational conditions are satisfied.

Clubs should not promote their participation in a specific division until that division and their acceptance have been confirmed in writing.

Competition Standards

The IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ will operate according to official IFA7 standards concerning:

• Laws of the Game
• Competition format
• Match scheduling
• Player eligibility
• Referee appointments
• Uniforms and equipment
• Discipline
• Medical services
• Venue operations
• Media and broadcast
• Commercial rights
• Awards and ceremonies

Participating clubs are responsible for ensuring that their players and officials understand and follow the applicable regulations.

Travel and Accommodation

International clubs are responsible for satisfying all applicable travel requirements unless a written package or agreement states otherwise.

These may include:

• Passports
• Visas
• Flights
• Ground transportation
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Travel insurance
• Medical requirements
• Entry requirements for Spain
• Parental authorization for minors, where applicable

Official accommodation and local-service information will be provided to accepted teams.

IFA7 is not responsible for travel commitments made before written participation confirmation.

Broadcast and Media Rights

All broadcast, streaming, recording and commercial audiovisual rights connected to the IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ remain controlled or authorized by IFA7 according to the applicable agreements.

No participant or third party may independently:

• Broadcast matches
• Create a commercial live stream
• Sell media rights
• Use match footage commercially
• Present itself as an official broadcaster
• Reproduce official graphics or video packages
• Distribute footage in conflict with competition rules

Participating clubs may be required to cooperate with interviews, photography, match coverage and official promotional activities.

Sponsorship and Commercial Opportunities

The World Clubs Championship provides opportunities for qualified partners in areas including:

• Presenting sponsorship
• Official competition partnerships
• Broadcast sponsorship
• Digital-media activation
• Venue branding
• Official suppliers
• Travel and hospitality
• Tourism promotion
• Technology
• Sports equipment
• Team and community engagement

All sponsorship, licensing, merchandising, advertising and commercial rights require written authorization.

Club participation does not grant ownership of international competition or event rights.

Intellectual Property

The following are protected IFA7 institutional and competition properties:

• IFA7
• International Football Association
• IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™
• IFA7 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™ Spain 2027
• Official competition logos
• Trophy designs
• Event graphics
• Promotional materials
• Competition documents
• Broadcast elements
• Match footage and photography
• Official slogans and visual identities

No organization may register, reproduce, modify, license, sublicense, commercialize or distribute these properties without prior written authorization from IFA7.

Accepted clubs receive only the limited promotional rights expressly provided by IFA7.

Brand Use by Participating Clubs

Approved clubs may receive official promotional materials after their participation has been confirmed.

Clubs must not:

• Modify the official competition logo
• Combine IFA7 branding with unauthorized marks
• Create unofficial competition merchandise
• Announce unauthorized sponsors as event partners
• Sell competition media rights
• Represent themselves as competition owners or hosts
• Register competition-related names, domains or social accounts

All promotional use remains subject to IFA7 brand guidelines.

Hosting and Local Authorization

International hosting rights are awarded exclusively by IFA7 through a written agreement.

No individual, club, local organizer or territorial representative may independently award, transfer or commercially exploit the hosting rights for this competition.

Local operational responsibilities are limited to the scope expressly authorized by IFA7.

Fraud Prevention and Verification

Clubs should verify all payment instructions and participation communications before transferring funds or making travel arrangements.

Official confirmation should identify:

• The competition
• The accepted club
• The authorized payment recipient
• The purpose and amount of payment
• Applicable deadlines
• Participation conditions
• Official contact information

IFA7 is not responsible for unauthorized commitments made by individuals or organizations acting outside their approved authority.

Competition History

The IFA7 World Clubs Championship was established to provide qualifying and invited Football 7 clubs with an international competition pathway.

Previous editions contributed to the development of cross-border club competition and helped connect players and organizations from different national Football 7 systems.

A complete historical record of previous hosts, finalists and champions will be maintained as part of IFA7’s official competition archive.

Expression of Interest

Clubs interested in Spain 2027 may submit an official expression of interest through IFA7 or an authorized national member association.

The expression of interest should include:

• Club name
• Country and city
• Team category
• Domestic competition
• Sporting achievements
• Primary contact
• Estimated delegation
• Website and social-media information
• Confirmation of interest and financial capacity

Applications are subject to review, qualification and formal acceptance.

Contact

Questions concerning club participation, sponsorship, broadcasting or institutional cooperation should be submitted 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 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP™, its logos, competition identity, audiovisual content and related materials may not be used without prior written authorization.