Budapest 2026: Nine World Titles, Three Disciplines, One Unforgettable Championship

The X. ITFC World Table Football Championship brought together 90 players from 13 nations in Budapest from 8–11 October 2026, featuring three disciplines: 12 Touches, Fútbol Chapas and Sectorball. Across nine individual, national team and club titles, the championship delivered thrilling finals and outstanding performances.

Hungary, Brazil and Spain each claimed two individual or national-team gold medals. Hungary celebrated major success in Sectorball, with Károly Szathmáry winning his first individual world title after a dramatic penalty shootout against fellow Hungarian Zoltán Bottyán. János Koczor completed an all-Hungarian podium. Hungary also won the Sectorball national team title, defeating Romania in the final, while VASI GE lifted the Sectorball Club World Championship trophy.

Brazil dominated 12 Touches, winning both the individual and national team competitions. Marcus Vinicius Constantino defeated Fernando Ferreira 4–3 in the individual final, while Brazil beat Italy 4–0 in the team final. Palmeiras CF added the 12 Touches club title, defeating Vasco da Gama 2–1.

In Fútbol Chapas, Spain celebrated individual and national team gold. José Rodríguez edged Ángelito Ruiz 3–2 in an all-Spanish individual final, while Spain defeated Portugal 3–2 on aggregate in the team final. LFC Madrid secured the club championship.

With champions crowned across all three disciplines, Budapest 2026 showcased the international growth, competitive spirit and camaraderie of table football.

Congratulations to all the champions and medal winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make this World Championship a memorable event.

The full results are available here:
Download the official results of the 2026 World Championships (PDF)