World Winners Cup 2026: Higicontrol Melilla dominates debut

The Women’s World Winners Cup 2026 has commenced in Alanya, Turkey, featuring significant results from the opening matches. The defending world champions, C.D. Higicontrol Melilla from Spain, secured a commanding 8-0 victory against Belgium’s Union Vrede BS in their Group A debut. Goals were contributed by Sara Tui, Andrea Mirón, Vecchione, Chumi, Lele, and Natalia Cuadrado.

In other Group A action, El Salvador’s Barra de Santiago suffered a 1-4 defeat against Brazil’s Ceilândia EC. Additionally, the Salvadoran men’s team, Garita Palmera, faced a difficult start in the tournament, losing 2-5 to Union Vrede BS. Despite an early lead by Rogelio Rauda, the Belgian side secured the win with a hat-trick from Dorian Tilly and a goal from goalkeeper German Salazar.