13th International Inclusion Cup 2026: Looking Back

The 13th International Inclusion Cup 2026 in St. Gallen has come to an end – but the stories, emotions and memories of these special days live on.

Some moments last only a few seconds, some encounters only a few days, yet what they set off in us can stay with us forever. 💙

People from different countries, cultures and walks of life came together in St. Gallen. Young academy players, people with disabilities, coaches, volunteers, partners, families and friends met in the one place where differences did not matter for a moment: on the football pitch. This was about far more than goals, wins or results. It was about encounter, respect, courage, friendship, participation, humanity and inclusion. About the realisation that football can speak a language everyone understands – no matter where we come from, how we look, which language we speak or which challenges we carry through life.

The International Inclusion Cup wants to show a world in which every person, with their own abilities, personality and story, belongs as a matter of course. 🙌

These unforgettable days reminded us once again of the strength that grows when people do not live alongside one another but with one another: playing, laughing and learning together.

A heartfelt thank you to all players, teams, coaches, volunteers, partners, supporters and the people behind the scenes who made this special occasion possible.

👉 More about this unforgettable inclusion tournament on the official website: football4inclusion.com