The ISA 7s World Cup - Hanoi 2026, an international 7-a-side football tournament, will take place over two days, from October 31 to November 1, 2026, at Hoang Mai Stadium, Linh Duong Street, Hoang Liet Ward, Hanoi. The tournament will bring together 20 national teams representing international communities and expatriates living, studying, and working in Vietnam, promising an exciting sporting event that celebrates cultural diversity, international friendship, and the unifying power of football.

The ISA 7s World Cup - Hanoi 2026 will take place from October 31 to November 1, 2026, at Hoang Mai Stadium. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Building upon the remarkable track record of previous international editions, ISA 7s World Cup 2026 marks a significant leap in organizational scale, operational professionalism, and cultural diplomacy. This year’s tournament brings together 24 national squads spanning four global continents:

- Asia: Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, China PR, Turkmenistan.

- Europe: France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, England, Europe.

- Americas: Brazil, Latin America, Mexico, Cuba.

- Africa: South Africa, Ghana, Algeria, Nigeria

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The teams will compete in a 7-a-side football format (six outfield players and one goalkeeper). Following an intense group stage, the five best group winners and the best runner - up will advance directly to the quarter - finals. The remaining four group runners-up will compete for the final two spots in the knockout stage through the playoffs. The knockout stage will include the playoffs, quarter - finals, semi-finals, third - place match, and final.

With a total of 42 exciting matches scheduled throughout the tournament, the event promises an electrifying atmosphere filled with passion, emotion, and the spirit of global integration.

The tournament also serves as a premier commercial stage for corporate partners across Platinum, Gold, and Individual sponsorship tiers. Sponsor branding will feature prominently on the chest and sleeves of official jerseys across all 20 competing teams, securing exceptional visibility both pitchside and across multi-platform media broadcasts.

The tournament is expected to reach over 50,000 users, generate more than 3,000,000 social media impressions, and achieve widespread exposure through a network of over 60 media channels, alongside coverage from more than 40 mainstream news outlets.

All key matches will be broadcast live via livestream, featuring professional bilingual Vietnamese–English commentary, bringing every thrilling moment of the tournament to sports fans both in Vietnam and around the world.

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According to the organizing committee, ISA 7s World Cup - Hanoi 2026 transcends traditional grassroots sports; it represents a vibrant cultural bridge connecting the expatriate community with the people of Vietnam. Through fair play, mutual respect, and a shared passion for football, they aim to showcase Hanoi as a dynamic, welcoming, and globally integrated capital.

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