2025 IBSA Women's Blind Football World Championship

🏆 About the Championship

The IBSA Women’s Blind Football World Championship is a prestigious global tournament under the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), showcasing the best of blind football talent from around the world. This edition marks a historic moment for India as it hosts the championship for the first time, promoting inclusivity and empowerment through sport.

Why India?

India has emerged as a rising force in blind football and has previously hosted successful international events such as the 2022 IBSA Asia-Oceania Blind Football Championship and the 2023 IBSA Intercontinental Cup. With world-class facilities, committed volunteers, and a growing blind football community, India is proud to welcome the world once again.

📸 Media & Broadcast

The tournament will be broadcast live via official streaming partners, ensuring fans worldwide can experience the thrill and emotion of blind football. Daily highlights, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes content will also be available across IBFF's social media platforms.

🥅 Match Schedule

Day	Date	Time	Match
Day 01	5th Oct 2025	7:00 PM	India vs Brazil
Day 02	6th Oct 2025	9:00 AM	England vs Poland
		4:30 PM	Japan vs Türkiye
		7:00 PM	Argentina vs Canada
Day 03	7th Oct 2025	8:30 AM	Brazil vs England
		11:00 AM	Canada vs Japan
		4:30 PM	Argentina vs Türkiye
		7:00 PM	India vs Poland
Day 04	8th Oct 2025	8:30 AM	Japan vs Argentina
		11:00 AM	Canada vs Türkiye
		4:30 PM	Brazil vs Poland
		7:00 PM	England vs India
No Match on 9th October 2025
Day 05	10th Oct 2025	8:30 AM	5th Placement Match: India vs Türkiye
		11:00 AM	7th Placement Match: Poland vs Canada
		4:30 PM	Semi Final 1: England vs Japan
		7:00 PM	Semi Final 2: Argentina vs Brazil
Day 06	11th Oct 2025	3:30 PM	3rd Placement Match
		6:00 PM	FINAL MATCH

📊 Group Standings

Group A

Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
England	2	1	1	0	3	1	+2	4
Brazil	2	1	1	0	2	1	+1	4
India	2	1	0	1	2	1	+1	3
Poland	2	0	0	2	0	4	-4	0

Group B

Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Argentina	2	2	0	0	6	0	+6	6
Japan	2	2	0	0	6	0	+6	6
Türkiye	2	0	0	2	0	2	-2	0
Canada	2	0	0	2	0	10	-10	0

Updated October 7th, 2025

⚽ Top Scorers

Player	Team	Goals
Sosa Gracia	Argentina	4
Smithson Megan	England	3
Hana Shimatani	Japan	3
Aguilar Yohana	Argentina	2
Nishiyama Noa	Japan	2
Goncalves Eliane	Brazil	1
Paulino Rafaela	Brazil	1
Haruka Wakasugi	Japan	1
Shefali Rawat	India	1
Akshara Rana	India	1

Updated October 7th, 2025

🙌 Get Involved

We welcome volunteers, sponsors, and partners who wish to support this landmark event. Help us create an inclusive sporting atmosphere that inspires future generations.

🎟️ Ticketing & Entry

Entry to matches is free for all, with special seating arrangements for schools, NGOs, and people with disabilities. Visitors can register in advance for group bookings.

📍 Venue

United Sports Centre, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala, India. The venue also hosted the 2022 IBSA Asia-Oceania Blind Football Championship and the IBSA Intercontinental Cup 2023.

🏨 Accommodation

National teams, officials, referees, classifiers, and other invited participants will be staying at Four Points by Sheraton, Kochi Infopark, Phase 1 Campus, Infopark P.O, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala.

🌏 Explore Kochi & Kerala

Kochi, known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, blends colonial charm with cultural diversity. Visitors can enjoy Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, the Jewish Synagogue, and Chinese fishing nets. Kerala offers serene backwaters, tea gardens in Munnar, wildlife in Thekkady, and spiritual vibes in Varkala. Traditional dance forms like Kathakali, rich cuisine, and vibrant festivals await travelers.

📞 Enquiries

More details: Official Event Page

Email: office@blindfootball.in

Phone: +91 96334 00375 | +91 87300 29961