Key Takeaways
- Canada, Croatia, and Lithuania earned the last three places in the men’s main draw through the qualifiers at Parque Roca.
- Eight groups make up each competition, with 32 teams in the men’s draw and 26 countries in the women’s event.
- Only group winners will reach the quarterfinals, with each tie played as a best-of-five across the 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 age divisions.
World’s leading veteran padel players gather in Buenos Aires
Following a demanding three-day qualifying stage on the Parque Roca courts, the FIP Senior World Cup 2026 has moved into its decisive phase in Buenos Aires. Canada, Croatia, and Lithuania secured the three remaining men’s main-bracket places when play began.
Group-stage ties will take place at two venues in Buenos Aires as the national teams pursue quarterfinal places: Parque Roca’s main facilities and the courts at Lasaigues Padel Canning.
Men’s field led by defending champion Argentina
Eight four-team groups comprise the 32-nation men’s competition. Playing on home soil, defending champion Argentina leads Group A after winning its maiden men’s senior crown by beating Spain in the 2024 final at La Nucia.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ukraine |
| Group B | Spain, Germany, Egypt, Great Britain |
| Group C | France, Australia, Canada, Venezuela |
| Group D | Sweden, Belgium, Slovakia, Lithuania |
| Group E | Italy, United States, Japan, Ireland |
| Group F | Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Paraguay |
| Group G | Chile, Ecuador, Portugal, Croatia |
| Group H | Mexico, Finland, Gibraltar, Austria |
Spain spearheads the women’s field
Six groups of three and two groups of four form the 26-country women’s competition. Spain, the reigning champion after defeating France in the 2024 final at La Nucia, leads Group A. Argentina, the host nation, will compete in Group H with Portugal, Switzerland, and Canada.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Spain, Chile, Lithuania |
| Group B | France, Germany, Paraguay |
| Group C | Italy, Brazil, Uruguay |
| Group D | Netherlands, Denmark, Austria |
| Group E | Sweden, Australia, Gibraltar |
| Group F | Belgium, Great Britain, Ecuador |
| Group G | United States, Mexico, Japan, Ireland |
| Group H | Argentina, Portugal, Switzerland, Canada |
Age divisions and competition format
Players from multiple eras of international padel come together in each national tie, which uses a best-of-five format spanning the 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 age categories.
Tournament rules send only the winner of each group into the men’s and women’s main quarterfinals, where positions 1 to 8 are decided. All teams that do not finish first move into consolation draws, which determine the remaining final rankings.
