Players can apply to join their national Socca team through the official website by visiting the national team page for their country. Each country has a licensed operator who manages team selection. Trials and selection processes vary by country, so check your national association’s specific requirements.

The ISF organizes several tournaments including the Socca World Cup (for national teams), Socca Champions League (for club teams), continental championships like the European Championship, and regional tournaments such as the Socca Gulf Cup. These events take place in various locations around the world.

Any national-level organization that runs 5, 6, 7, or 8-a-side football leagues can apply to join the ISF. Visit the Membership section on our website to submit an application. Once approved, your organization becomes the exclusive operator of your country’s national team for ISF competitions.

Socca football follows specific rules adapted for small-sided formats (5-8 players). Key differences from traditional football include smaller pitch sizes, shorter match durations (typically two 20-minute halves), rolling substitutions, and modified offside rules. The complete rulebook is available in the Socca Rules section of our website.

See Socca Rules

Apart from the prestige of being able to call your team ‘World Champions’  or ‘European Champions’ (if you are a country) or ‘the best 6-a-side team in the World’ (if you are a club), we also offer a range of prizes, gifts or cash awards to team that finish in the later stages and win each event. Your team will also receive significant worldwide media coverage.

You can always make an application at any time. We assess all applications on merit. Licenses for national teams are only held by the operator for between one and five years and if your application is strong enough then we may want to discuss with you what you can offer as a national team operator before the license of the current operator expires. For instance, you would need to be organised and have the capability of operating a national 5, 6,7 or 8-a-side football team.

Prices vary, but these are exclusive events and we deal on a first come, first serve basis. Cost of transport, accommodation and meals is usually paid by your team but once you register for an event we will pass on exclusive savings, discounts and deals to you so that you get preferential rates. You are responsible for attending the event and making sure your team gets there on time.