The Debrecen-based squad successfully defended their title at the 2026 12-Touch European Champions Cup, and they are now fully focused on preparing for the Intercontinental Cup.

Intense thrills, high-stakes moments, and world-class table football marked the final of the 2026 12-Touch European Champions Cup (ECC). Enjoying the home turf advantage, the DEMKI Youth House in Debrecen was packed with fans of the sport, creating a true fiesta atmosphere in the arena.

In the final, the defending champions, DSC-ALE Debrecen (Hungary), faced off against a highly motivated Stickbreakers Miercurea CIuc (Romania) team. Both sides represented the absolute pinnacle of tactical and technical mastery, turning the match into a high-level chess game over the pitches. However, the players of DSC ALE kept their cool in the most critical situations, ultimately securing a confident 5–3 victory. With this triumph, the Debrecen team successfully defended their title and once again lifted the most prestigious European club trophy!

Heading to the World Elite!

Winning the continental championship brings not only glory but also serious international responsibilities. With this victory, DSC ALE has officially earned the right to compete in the Intercontinental Cup this October, where they will proudly represent our continent as the Champions of Europe.

The Gold Medalist Lineup of DSC ALE: Nándor Kovács, Péter Matkó, Levente Kiss, László Puskás, Bence Major.

DSC-ALE Crowned Champions After Goal-Fest Final in Debrecen!

The most thrilling and closely contested 12-touch team championship in recent years took place in Debrecen. Competing at the DEMKI Youth House, the home side, DSC-ALE, went undefeated to capture the national title.

A fantastic atmosphere, an exceptionally high standard of play, and dramatic twists characterized this year’s 12-touch National Team Championship. The field truly delivered, and spectators were treated to a real goal festival. Alongside tight, tactical battles, the tournament featured crowd-pleasing, fiery derbies—including an incredible match that ended with a spectacular 8–7 scoreline.

The fate of the championship title came down to the final showdown, where DSC-ALE and Vasi GE clashed. The decisive match perfectly mirrored the high quality of the entire tournament, with players fighting for every single ball and sector. Ultimately, a single goal decided the fate of the trophy: DSC-ALE triumphed 5–4 against their rivals from Vas county, putting the crowning touch on their flawless weekend performance.

The Debrecen squad finished at the top of the table with a perfect record and maximum points, while the excellent Vasi GE claimed the second step of the podium, followed by the Stickbreakers in third place.

Final Standings of the 12-Touch Team Championship:

DSC-ALE – 12 points
Vasi GE – 9 points
Stickbreakers – 6 points

This intensely competitive, high-level domestic tournament and the stellar form of the players provide great reasons for optimism ahead of the upcoming World Championship, where the Hungarian elite will once again have the chance to prove their strength against global competition.

The Hungarian Table Football Federation congratulates the gold-winning DSC-ALE squad on their championship title, as well as all podium finishers for their outstanding performance!