The Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA) is the international Governing Body for Walking Football and was formed in 2018 with the aim of promoting and developing the game of walking football throughout the world. Part of our remit was to organise international fixtures and tournaments between the walking football associations across the globe.
Welcome to the home of international walking football
The inaugural FIWFA Walking Football World Nations Cup in 2023 is the culmination of our efforts.
Welcome to the home of international walking football
The Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA) was formed in 2018 with the aim of promoting and developing the game of walking football throughout the world. Part of our remit was to organise international fixtures and tournaments between the walking football associations across the globe.
The inaugural World Nations Cup in 2023 is the culmination of our efforts.
International Walking Football
Who are we?
FIWFA walking football is the international governing body for Walking Football and is based in England. The prime roles of the organisation will be to promote and govern the sport world-wide, protecting its integrity and inclusivity, establish uniform laws of the game, and to organise international matches and tournaments. We will embrace the highest standards in best practice in our governance, transparency and accountability.
If you’d like to become a FIWFA walking football member, use the button below.
2023 World Nations Cup
The Inaugural Walking Football World Nations Cup
AGE GROUPS
Nations can enter teams in the over 50’s and over 60’s. They can also enter a team in just one age group.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
There will be two groups in each age category and teams will play group games and a knockout stage.
COMPETING NATIONS
We’re inviting a maximum of 16 teams per age group. No nation can enter more one team per age group.
MATCH FORMAT
All games will be 6 a side and in accordance with the laws of the game (LOTG), with free substitution.
SQUAD SIZE
There will be a maximum of 12 players per side and two coaches. This applies to each age group.
MATCH DURATION
Group matches and knock-out stages will be 40 minutes in duration with a five minute half time break.
2023 World Nations Cup
The Inaugural Walking Football World Nations Cup
AGE GROUPS
Nations can enter teams in the over 50’s and over 60’s. They can also enter a team in just one age group.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
There will be two groups in each age category and teams will play group games and a knockout stage.
COMPETING NATIONS
We’re inviting a maximum of 16 teams per age group. No nation can enter more one team per age group.
MATCH FORMAT
All games will be 6 a side and in accordance with the laws of the game (LOTG), with free substitution.
SQUAD SIZE
There will be a maximum of 12 players per side and two coaches. This applies to each age group.
MATCH DURATION
Group matches and knock-out stages will be 40 minutes in duration with a five minute half time break.
St George's Park, England August 2023
Host city is Derby and the fantastic playing venue.
All of the group games and the finals will be played at St George’s Park. This facility is the home of England’s National Football team. The playing surface (4G) and facilities at the stadium are first class.
Walking Football World Nations Cup
Register your nation’s interest in becoming one of the teams in the World Nations Cup.
TEAMS
There will be a maximum of 40 teams in the tournament. 20 teams in the over 50s and 20 in the over 60s. You can enter a team in each age group or just one age group. No country or association can enter more than one team in any one age group.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Please note that during the registration process we will require you to confirm player information on place of birth or minimum of 5 years residency. Evidence of a national selection process may also be requested. Maximum of three ex-professional players in any squad.
World Walking Football
Join us, as we aim to take walking football to every corner of the globe. Promoting fun, fitness and friendly competition for men and women.
Walking Football is a unique ball game created in 2011 in England.
FIWFA walking football is an independent governing body with no association with any other Sport’s governing bodies.
