FIFS Announces the First Schools Football Skating World Cup for 2028

FIFS Announces the First Schools Football Skating World Cup for 2028

A new international schools competition will bring Football Skating into the global education sector and create an official pathway for schools across five continents.

Federation International Football Skating - FIFS has officially announced plans to organize the First Schools Football Skating World Cup in 2028.

The initiative has been introduced under the direction of Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour, President of Federation International Football Skating - FIFS, as part of the federation’s long-term strategy to expand Football Skating among children and young athletes through international schools.

Following the successful launch of the First Junior Football Skating World Cup in 2024, the FIFS President has developed a new international programme designed specifically for schools.

The Schools World Cup will create a direct connection between education, youth development and international competition, allowing approved schools from different countries to become part of the official global Football Skating structure.

Bringing Football Skating Into International Schools

Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour strongly believes that Football Skating can generate significant enthusiasm, energy and participation within the international school community.

The combination of football skills, skating ability, teamwork, speed and competition creates a dynamic sporting experience that can appeal to students, families, teachers and school administrators.

Through the Schools Development programme, FIFS aims to introduce Football Skating as a structured school sport supported by:

• International rules and technical standards;
• Official educational programmes;
• Qualified coaches and instructors;
• School teams and internal competitions;
• National and regional school events;
• International participation opportunities;
• A clear pathway toward the Schools World Cup.

The programme is intended to encourage schools to establish long-term Football Skating activities rather than participate only in a single event.

A New International Competition Beginning in 2028

The First Schools Football Skating World Cup is planned to take place in 2028.

The event will mark the beginning of a new international competition structure dedicated to schools and school-based teams.

FIFS intends for the Schools World Cup to become a regular international event organized every two years, bringing together approved schools from countries across all five continents.

The long-term vision is to create a global competition in which students can represent their schools internationally while gaining experience in teamwork, discipline, cultural exchange and high-level sport.

The competition will also provide schools with an opportunity to become recognized international participants within a growing world federation programme.

Official Instruction From the FIFS President

The establishment of the Schools World Cup has been approved under the direct instruction of Dr. Mehdi Salman Pour.

The initiative forms part of his wider international development strategy for Football Skating, which includes Senior, Junior, school, university, club, freestyle and ice programmes.

The 2028 Schools World Cup is intended to create an earlier development pathway for young athletes before they progress toward Junior and Senior national-team competition.

By introducing the sport at school level, FIFS aims to:

• Increase youth participation;
• Support early athlete development;
• Establish school teams and leagues;
• Encourage long-term coaching programmes;
• Create new international competition opportunities;
• Connect schools with national and international federation structures;
• Expand Football Skating into new countries and communities.

School Affiliation Required for Participation

Schools wishing to participate in the First Schools Football Skating World Cup must first apply for official affiliation with FIFS.

Applications must be submitted directly to Federation International Football Skating through worldcup@footballskating.com.

Each application will be reviewed to assess the school’s eligibility, organizational capacity and commitment to implementing the official Football Skating programme.

The affiliation review may consider:

• The legal and educational status of the school;
• School facilities and available training areas;
• Student age groups;
• Coaching and supervision capacity;
• Commitment to FIFS rules and safeguarding standards;
• Ability to establish a school Football Skating team;
• Long-term interest in national and international participation.

Submitting an application does not automatically confirm affiliation or World Cup participation.

Affiliation Processing Through IPTC Organization

Following preliminary approval by FIFS, IPTC Organization, the strategic partner of the federation, will be instructed to begin the official documentation and affiliation process.

IPTC will coordinate the administrative and operational stages required for the school’s recognition.

The process may include:

• Collection and verification of official school documents;
• Review of school and programme information;
• Confirmation of authorized school representatives;
• Assessment of proposed training and development activities;
• Registration of the school within the international system;
• Coordination of educational and technical requirements;
• Completion of applicable affiliation procedures.

After the required documents and procedures have been successfully completed, an official FIFS School Affiliation Licence may be issued to the approved school.

Officially Affiliated FIFS Schools

Once the affiliation licence has been issued, the school will become an officially affiliated member of the FIFS Schools Development programme.

Approved schools will be able to begin structured Football Skating education under FIFS international standards, with the operational and educational support of IPTC Organization.

Affiliated schools may be authorized to:

• Introduce official Football Skating training;
• Establish school teams;
• Organize internal school competitions;
• Participate in regional or national school events;
• Access technical and educational programmes;
• Develop qualified coaches and instructors;
• Use approved FIFS educational standards;
• Prepare students for future international participation;
• Apply for the Schools Football Skating World Cup 2028.

Affiliation will also enable FIFS and IPTC to maintain quality control and ensure that participating schools follow the latest international rules and development standards.

Club-Style International Competition Format

The Schools Football Skating World Cup will be organized in a club-style school competition format.

This means that schools will compete under their own official school identities rather than being limited to one national team from each country.

Depending on the participation quota established for each country, multiple approved schools from the same country may be eligible to enter the competition.

This structure is intended to expand international participation and provide more students and schools with access to World Cup competition.

The number of schools accepted from each country may depend on:

• The country participation limit;
• The number of officially affiliated schools;
• Available competition capacity;
• Regional development;
• Qualification requirements;
• Host-country logistics;
• Approved tournament format.

The final participation regulations and national quotas will be published by FIFS before registration opens.

A Pathway From Schools to the World Stage

The Schools World Cup will create a formal pathway connecting school-level participation with the wider FIFS competition system.

Students who begin Football Skating through affiliated schools may later progress toward:

• School and inter-school competitions;
• Regional school championships;
• National school competitions;
• Junior club and federation programmes;
• Junior national teams;
• Senior national teams;
• Future FIFS World Cups.

This pathway is intended to support the long-term development of players while helping schools identify and develop talented young athletes.

The programme will also create new opportunities for physical education departments, school sports coordinators and youth coaches.

International Education and Cultural Exchange

The Schools Football Skating World Cup will be designed as more than a sporting competition.

By bringing together schools from different countries and continents, FIFS intends to create an international platform for education, friendship and cultural exchange.

The event is expected to promote:

• International cooperation among schools;
• Respect and fair play;
• Healthy and active lifestyles;
• Youth leadership;
• Teamwork and discipline;
• Cultural understanding;
• International student engagement;
• Long-term school partnerships.

These values will form an important part of the identity and educational purpose of the Schools World Cup.

Building a Global Schools Network

FIFS plans to establish a growing international network of affiliated schools before the 2028 competition.

In countries where an official national Football Skating federation exists, schools may coordinate with the national federation and its Schools Development structure.

In countries where no national federation has yet been established, eligible schools may apply directly to FIFS.

This model will allow Football Skating to develop through both national and direct international pathways while maintaining consistent global standards.

The affiliated-schools network is expected to support future:

• School leagues;
• Continental school competitions;
• Coach education;
• Student exchanges;
• International camps;
• School festivals;
• Talent-identification programmes;
• Regular Schools World Cups.

A Historic New Chapter for Football Skating

The announcement of the First Schools Football Skating World Cup represents another major step in the international development of the sport.

After successfully introducing the Junior World Cup in 2024, FIFS is now extending its competition structure into the global education sector.

The Schools World Cup will provide young athletes with an opportunity to begin their international journey through their own schools and compete as part of an officially recognized global programme.

The 2028 event is intended to become the foundation of a long-term international schools movement, connecting education, youth development and Football Skating across five continents.

Further information regarding the host country, event dates, age categories, school quotas, qualification requirements and official registration timetable will be announced by FIFS through its official channels.

About Federation International Football Skating - FIFS

Federation International Football Skating - FIFS is the international governing body responsible for the governance, regulation, development and promotion of Football Skating worldwide.

FIFS organizes international competitions and World Cups, supports national and school development, establishes technical and educational standards and creates participation pathways for Senior, Junior, youth, school, university and club programmes.

About IPTC Organization

IPTC Organization is the strategic partner of FIFS and supports international education, certification, affiliation processing, operational delivery and development programmes.

For the FIFS Schools Development programme, IPTC will coordinate the documentation and administrative process for schools approved by FIFS.

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