Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Answers.
For teams, schools, and partners preparing for RIFA World Cup 26.
RIFA WORLD CUP 26
Everything you need to know.
Find quick answers about participation, registration, competition categories, rules, and becoming a RIFA partner.
01
Any team from an official RIFA partner country is eligible
to register, in either the U13 or U18 category, once
registration opens for their country.
02
U13 is remote-controlled robot football for competitors aged
13 and under. U18 is fully autonomous robot football for
competitors aged 18 and under.
03
Registration opens 01 September 2026 and closes 30 December
2026. See the full Key Dates list on the World Cup 26 page
for every deadline.
04
Every team identifies a real football challenge and develops
a technology-based solution with measurable value, alongside
their on-field competition. Full guidance is in the Project
Guidelines document.
05
Yes. If your country doesn't yet have an official partner,
you can register your interest in becoming a Country Partner
from the Countries page, and we'll be in touch.
06
The full Rulebook covers match rules, scoring, timing, and
penalties for both categories, and is available on the
Resources page.
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