IFA 2026 FISTBALL MEN’S & WOMEN’S U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Host the next IFA Fistball Men’s and Women’s U18 World Championships!
The U18 Fistball World Championships are the highest youth competition in Fistball. The event takes places bi-annually and the men’s and women’s competition are carried out together at the same venue.
Within the last years the Youth World Championships developed to a Fistball Festival with the values fair-play, friendship and solidarity in the focus.
The World Championship aims to:
Promote our sport in general
Promote youth activities and fistball to children and to the youth
Encourage cooperation between nations
Provide experience-sharing opportunities
Show the uniqueness of our sport by promoting the values Fair-Play, Friendship and Solidarity
KEY FACTS
Period of the event:
Summer/Dry season 2030
OR
Christmas holidays January 2031
4
Day Event
150+ / 50
Athletes / Staff Members
12-20
national teams from all continents in total
180.000+
video views
1.000.000+
social media reach*
390.000.000+
media reach*
Mission and vision for this fistball event
Highlighting and celebrating a fistball festival for and with the youth players. Those players are our future! We establish all preconditions for a high quality and optimal organisation and execution of our events always putting the well-being of the athletes in the focus of our activities. Together we promote Fair-Play on all levels!
WHY HOST
International Sport event
Place your city and country on the map as the host of a world-wide sports event focusing the youth.
Development of our sport
Be a unique part of the development of Fistball in your country and world-wide.
Sustainability
Host a cost-efficient and sustainable event with low environmental impact by using existing and/or temporary infrastructures.
Youth spirit
Make unforgettable memories for all youth players and enjoy the spirit of all young athletes
Tailored event
Share your message and connect the event with issues that are important in your city and country.
Towards a better world
Stand out as a global changemaker promoting Peace, Solidarity, and the positive values of Fistball.
PREVIOUS HOSTS
IFA U18 World
Championships
Women & Men
2024 Llanquihue, Chile
2021 Grieskirchen, Austria
2018 Roxbury, United States
2016 Nuremberg, Germany
2014 Pomerode, Brazil
2012 Cali, Colombia
2010 Lloret de Mar, Spain
2009 Swakopmund, Namibia
2006 Llanquihue, Chile
2003 Bozen, Italy
What people say about it
The organization of the last Youth Fistball World Championship was the result of a strong and continuous cooperation between the International Fistball Association (IFA), the Chilean Fistball Association (FChF) and the Club Gimnástico Alemán de Llanquihue. Thanks to the tireless motivation of both our young and long-standing members—each eager to contribute—we were able to create an event with a truly unique character. Every task was carried out with genuine heart and commitment, all with the goal of elevating this championship to the highest level. Together, we have hosted a youth world championship of exceptional standards here in the rainy south of Chile, on the shores of Lake Llanquihue and under the majestic Andes.
We proudly welcomed delegations from Argentina, Germany, Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Namibia, and Switzerland. The final matchday, played under intense rain, became an unforgettable moment—shared on the field and in the stands—while we simultaneously organized activities to promote this beautiful sport and offer a memorable experience to the public.
For the young players, this tournament will likely become an experience they carry back to their homes and continents with deep appreciation. Beyond the competition itself, the region offers remarkable natural beauty—from islands inhabited by penguins to fast-flowing rivers ideal for rafting, all the way to the endless landscapes along the Pacific coast.
Looking ahead , this kind of events strengstens our commitment to developing fistball in our Region and expanding the global Community that supports it. The bonds forged here, the friendships created,and the passion shared on our fields will continue to inspire future generations. This Tournament was a reminder of what can we achieve when we work together with dedication and a noble purpose.
Felipe Werner
President Club Gimnastico Aleman Llanquihue (Host U18WC 2024)
A total of 27 national teams from ten countries and two continents took part. Due to COVID19 restrictions the event was different from what one was used to. Due to the strong bond of the fistball family, the World Championships became a fistball festival. The World Championships were held under the motto "United by Fistball" and were characterized by mutual solidarity. It was a strong joint effort of the local organizing committee of Sportunion Grieskirchen, the IFA as well as the promoters, sponsors and partners. We appreciated the great support of IFA and hosted together a memorable event for the youth.
Joachim Meier
LOC U18WC 2021 Grieskirchen