Antalya 2026 Mini Football World Cup begins in Turkey

The 2026 Mini Football World Cup has commenced in Antalya, Turkey, featuring eight national teams divided into two groups. The opening round of group stage matches saw victories for Russia, Qatar, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.

In Group One, defending champion Russia defeated host nation Turkey 5-1. Qatar also secured a significant win, defeating Tunisia 7-3. Group Two saw the largest margin of victory when Libya, the 2023 runner-up, defeated Indonesia 14-0. Saudi Arabia secured a 3-2 win against Iraq, highlighted by a hat-trick from Fahad Al-Qasim.

Upcoming fixtures include a high-stakes Group One match between Russia and Qatar, where the winner is expected to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Group Two will feature a matchup between Libya and Saudi Arabia as both teams look to maintain their lead in the standings.