A full stadium, flags raised, robot football teams on the pitch

RIFA World Cup 26

The Game Has
Changed.

The global stage for
robot football.

Watch the Film → 24 April 2027

16

Countries

200

Teams

2,000

Competitors

600

Matches

ABOUT RIFA

FOOTBALL REIMAGINED

RIFA World Cup brings together young teams from around the world to build robots, compete in official matches, and represent their countries.

Discover the World Cup

RIFA WORLD CUP

THE NEXT CHAMPION STARTS HERE

Build. Program.
Compete.

Join teams from around the world and experience the excitement of the RIFA World Cup. Design your robot, compete in official matches, represent your country, and become part of the next generation of innovators and champions.

AGES 13 & UNDER

RIFA U13 REMOTE CONTROLLED

TAKE CONTROL.

Remote-controlled robot football for competitors aged 13 and under.

Explore U13

AGES 18 & UNDER

RIFA U18 AUTONOMOUS

LET IT PLAY.

Autonomous robot football for competitors aged 18 and under.

Explore U18

The RIFA Experience

Build. Compete. Represent.

RIFA World Cup 26

24.04.27

600 matches. One world champion.

View Key Dates →

A RIFA World Cup competitor looking directly at the camera

07 REGISTRATION

TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE WORLD STAGE.

Build your team and begin the road to RIFA World Cup 26.

The Game HasChanged.

16

200