Para Football Foundation continues to promote and amplify initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of inclusive sport across the world.

On 20 March, this commitment was reflected through the participation of our volunteer, Osvaldo Jorge Hernández, at the III National Congress on Adapted Physical Activity – SOCHIAFA – UVM, hosted at Universidad Viña del Mar.

After eight years, this championship returns to Mexico. In November 2026, the best teams of the world will compete for the highest title in this type of football.

This event will bring together teams with players with Down syndrome from around the world to celebrate excellence, inclusion, and the joy of sport. It is an opportunity to showcase talent, build friendships, and strengthen global unity.

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On 14 March 2026, the Japan Inclusive Football Federation (JIFF) transformed Minato City, Tokyo, into an inspiring celebration of inclusive sport - the Japan Legacy Match 2026.

Hosted at the Minato City Sports Center, the legacy match welcomed around 50 players and more than 1,000 attendees, creating a vibrant space where football became a shared language beyond ability, age or background.

Over the weekend of 14–15 March, the Mount St. Joseph Fieldhouse in Cincinnati came alive with smiles, connection, friendship and football as the CP Soccer Midwest Showcase took place.

We spoke with CP Soccer Cincinnati organisers, Brenna Lonneman and Christy Heinrich, about the event and how this initiative supports players with cerebral palsy.

Pan-Disability football is one of the most inclusive formats of the game, bringing together players with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities in the same environment.

Since its launch in September, the inclusive section of Val de France Football Academy 77 has been fully committed to developing this pan disability approach.

Pan-Disability Football is one of the most inclusive formats of the game, welcoming players with a wide range of disabilities to play together. Instead of separating participants by impairment type, it creates opportunities for everyone to enjoy football in the same environment.

Sessions are structured to be safe, fun, and flexible, with coaches and volunteers trained to adapt activities to different needs. The emphasis is on enjoyment, teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.