The Socca World Cup is an international socca competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of International Socca Federation.

Socca World Cup
Founded2018
RegionInternational (International Socca Federation)
Number of teamsDifferent
Most successful team(s)Germany Germany, Brazil Brazil, Russia Russia, Kazakhstan Kazakhstan (1 championships)
Websitesoccafederation.com
2024 Socca World Cup

History

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The inaugural 2018 Socca World Cup took place in Lisbon, Portugal, at the purpose-built Trunkwala Stadium., from 23 till 29 September. Germany conquered Poland 1–0 in the final. The match was refereed by Mark Clattenburg.[1]

The tournament received international coverage,[2] including endoresements from Lukas Podolski and the Neymar Foundation.[3]

The 2019 Socca World Cup took place in Rethymno, Crete,[4] from 12 till 20 October.[5] It was won by Russia, who defeated Poland 3–2 in the final.[6][7]

The 2022 Socca World Cup was held in Budapest, Hungary, in September.[8]

The 2023 Socca World Cup was held in Essen, Germany, from 2 till 11 June.[9][10]

The 2024 Socca World Cup will be held in Oman, from 29 November to 7 December.[11]

Results

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Year Hosts Final Third place match
Champions Score Runners-up Third place Score Fourth place
2018
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Lisbon, Portugal
 
Germany
1–0  
Poland
 
Russia
2–1  
Portugal
2019
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Rethymno, Crete, Greece
 
Russia
3–2  
Poland
 
Greece
2–1  
Moldova
2022
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Budapest, Hungary
 
Brazil
3–0  
Kazakhstan
 
Poland
3–1  
Germany
2023
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Essen, Germany
 
Kazakhstan
2–2 (2–1 p)  
Ukraine
 
Mexico
2–0  
Croatia
2024
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Muscat, Oman

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2018 World Cup- Portugal". soccafederation.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  2. ^ "SOCCA SETS THE BAR HIGH ALL AROUND THE WORLD". soccafederation.com. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Instituto Neymar Jr on Instagram: "Olha só que legal!! O Instituto Neymar Jr. está estampando a camisa da Seleção Brasileira de Futebol de 6 no Primeiro Mundial de Mini…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  4. ^ Keogh, Frank (9 October 2019). "Sun, sea and six-a-side - football's other world cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  5. ^ "Crete 2019 – old – International Socca federation".
  6. ^ "Russia edge Poland to clinch Socca World Cup title".
  7. ^ "Diary of a Socca Ref. Jorg Oppers". 8 April 2020.
  8. ^ "ISF WORLD CUP 2022 LOCATION ANNOUNCED – International Socca federation".
  9. ^ "Hungary 2022 – Socca".
  10. ^ "It's Germany 2023! – International Socca federation".
  11. ^ "THE WORLD CUP GOES TO THE MIDDLE EAST!". International Socca Federation. 16 February 2024.
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