2023 FIPFA World Cup

2023 FIPFA World Cup- Sydney

The Sydney FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup was launched on April 29, 2021, at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta, New South Wales. Unfortunately postponed due to COVID, the tournament will now take place in October 2023 at the Sydney Olympic Park Quaycentre. The tournament logo was officially revealed by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales.

Australia’s national team, the Poweroos, will challenge defending champions France, two-time champions the USA, England, Denmark, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Argentina, Uruguay and Japan for the title of World Champions. Competing nations will arrive early to recover from their travels, and teams will train and complete their classification in the week leading up to the tournament.

All competition matches of the 2023 FIPFA World Cup will occur at Sydney Olympic Park’s Quaycentre. The scene of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, the 2018 Invictus Games, and the 2018 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship is a fitting site for what is sure to be an exhilarating tournament! The arena features two show courts and seating for over 2,000 spectators, including 250 accessible spaces in the stands. A vibrant and vocal crowd will surely be one of the event’s highlights! Teams will also have access to change rooms, training courts and team storage areas in this world-class facility.

Thanks to our accommodation partner, Accor, our athletes, officials and support staff will be based in Sydney Olympic Park. The Pullman will host the competing nations, while event officials will stay at the adjacent Novotel. Accor will ensure our contingent are well fed and comfortable for the duration of their stays. Our event hotels are a 500m walk from the competition venue, the Quaycentre. Sydney Olympic Park station is around the corner for those who want to explore, and Sydney’s trains are fully accessible. There are kilometres of pleasant surroundings to stroll through in the precinct.

2023 FIPFA World Cup Logo

Sydney FC’s Creative Director, Amos Hong was given the task of designing the event logo for the 2023 FIPFA World Cup. Here’s what he had to say about the creative process and the different elements of the logo.

“The centrepiece for the logo is the football. This signifies the reason why everyone is coming together for this event. The shapes that surround the football are to show visually the speed and movement of the Powerchair. This is to convey the pace and movement of the game. The Opera House, as an iconic Sydney landmark, is incorporated into the logo and the sun above it combines to celebrate the body and head of a Powerchair player. The colours are to symbolize the vibrancy of Sydney and also the multiculturalism that makes Sydney the city that it is. The sky blue colour that is synonymous with Sydney/NSW sporting teams was included in the title for the words “World Cup 2023″.

Competing Nations

Argentina

World Ranking: 7th

Previous results: 2014 Copa Americas 6th place, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 7th place, 2019 Americas Cup 3rd place

Leading the charge of the South American teams, Argentina have roared onto the world stage and continue to improve year on year. With an entertaining style of football combining youthful exuberance and that same mentality of their running game counterparts, Argentina will pose a challenge for the world’s best in 2023.

Australia

World Ranking: 4th

Previous results: 2013 APO Cup Runners Up, 2014 Copa Americas Runners Up, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 4th place, 2019 APO Cup Champions

The Australian Poweroos, while relatively new to the international scene, have already made an impact. Semi-finalists of the 2017 FIPFA World Cup and 2019 APO Cup champions, Australia are ready to welcome the world’s best to their shores in 2023. Can they surprise the world again?

Denmark

World Ranking: 9th

Previous results: 2014 EPFA Nations Cup 5th place, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 9th place, 2019 EPFA Nations Cup 4th

Denmark play with an exciting mix of power and precision, enough to trouble some of the top nations as they showed during the 2019 EPFA Nations Cup. With their continual improvement, Denmark will pose problems for teams not at the top of their game. Will 2023 be their time to shine?

England

World Ranking: 3rd

Previous results: 2007 FIPFA World Cup 4th place, 2011 FIPFA World Cup Runners Up, 2014 EPFA Nations Cup Runners Up, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 3rd place, 2019 EPFA Nations Cup Winners

England are one of the most exciting powerchair football teams to watch, with their revolutionary style at the 2017 FIPFA World Cup one of the highlights of the event. After claiming a nail-biting EPFA Nations Cup victory over World Champions France in 2019, England will be one of the teams to watch in 2023.

France

World Ranking: 1st

Previous results: 2007 FIPFA World Cup Runners Up, 2014 EPFA Nations Cup Winners, 2017 FIPFA World Cup Winners, 2019 EPFA Nations Cup Runners Up

France are one of the founding members of powerchair football, having played the sport since the 1980s. One of the powerhouse teams of the game, France are the current FIPFA World Cup Champions, claiming their first World Cup in 2017. France will be looking to defend their title in 2023 but will face stiff competition to do so.

Ireland

World Ranking: 6th

Previous results: 2011 FIPFA World Cup 9th place, 2014 EPFA Nations Cup 4th place, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 6th place, 2019 EPFA Nations Cup 3rd place

Ireland have been on a steady journey of improvement, culminating with their podium in the last European championship. With many of the team remaining together through the years, Ireland has an experienced group of players capable of surprising many a team on their day. Can they spring an upset in 2023?

Japan

World Ranking: 5th

Previous results: 2007 FIPFA World Cup 3rd place, 2013 APO Cup Winners, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 5th place, 2019 APO Cup Runners Up

Japan are another of the founding members of powerchair football, playing our version of the beautiful game for more than 30 years. A technically gifted nation, proudly wearing their royal blue shirts, Japan are one of the stalwarts of the sport and take the court with pride. Can they jump back into the top 4 in 2023?

Northern Ireland

World Ranking: No ranking

Previous results: 2019 EPFA Nations Cup 5th place

Northern Ireland secured their place for 2023 after taking down the EPFA Nations Cup hosts, Finland, with a 1-0 victory. The newcomers will go into the World Cup full of confidence after such a successful international debut.

Uruguay

World Ranking: 8th

Previous results: 2014 Copa Americas 5th place, 2017 FIPFA World Cup 8th place, 2019 Americas Cup 2nd place

Arriving on the international stage in 2014 with rivals Argentina, Uruguay are another fiery South American side. Supported by energetic fans, you should always be prepared for a noisy encounter against this determined side. Their run to second in the most recent Americas Cup shows Uruguay are a tough side on the rise. Where will they climb to in 2023?

USA

World Ranking: 2nd

Previous results: 2007 FIPFA World Cup Winners, 2011 FIPFA World Cup Winners, 2014 Copa Americas Winners, 2017 FIPFA World Cup Runners Up, 2019 Americas Cup Winners

The USA are one of the top powerchair football nations globally, having reached all FIPFA World Cup finals and winning twice. The advent of the Strike Force powerchair by an American company, Power Soccer Shop, has changed the game. Runners up on home soil in 2017, Team USA will be looking to reclaim the title of world champions in 2023.

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