American Powerchair Football Confederation - APFC

We are so excited to watch the best powerchair football in the world in only SIX WEEKS! Be sure to follow our page as well as FIPFA's to get all of the latest information leading up to the tournament.

The countdown is on 6 weeks TO GO!

The start of the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup in Argentina will soon be upon us.
The competition will take place from 17-23 October 2026 at the Parque Olimpico de la Juventud in Buenos Aires with the Opening Ceremony and opening match with the hosts Argentina and Denmark taking place on October 17th.

Ten nations bidding to become champions of the world!

Join us before during and after on FIPFA social media channels for information and updates.
Livestreaming of all matches will be on Official FIPFA You Tube

Keep UpToDate too on the official world cup website https://powerchair.org.ar/mundial/

Thank you to all the sponsors too in Argentina who have turned a dream into a reality!

Heading to Buenos Aires for the 2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup?

Make planning your trip a little easier with this helpful resource: https://www.apfconfederation.org/event/2026-fipfa-powerchair-football-world-cup

See you in Buenos Aires!

2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup The world’s best Powerchair Football athletes are coming together in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the 2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup. Teams will compete for the sport’s highest international honor, bringing athletes, families, coaches, officials, and supporters from around the world to...

Two months to go until the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2026 in Argentina!

The full match schedule is here. Representing the entire Americas zone, the United States, Argentina, and Uruguay are ready to compete on the world stage.

Mark your calendars and support our zone every step of the way. Let’s go!

Please join us in welcoming Roberto Camiro Marroquín as the Player Representative for the American Powerchair Football Confederation (APFC)!

Roberto's appointment reflects APFC's continued commitment to ensuring that athletes have a strong voice in the growth and development of powerchair football throughout the Americas. His passion for the sport and dedication to the player community will help strengthen collaboration, representation, and opportunities for athletes across the region.

Congratulations, Roberto, on this well-deserved role!

Welcome Roberto Camiro Marroquín, Player Representative for APFC - APFC We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Roberto Camiro Marroquín as the new Player Representative for the Americas Powerchair Football Confederation and member of the APFC Zone Executive Commit

We’re excited to welcome Ignacio Aguilera as the APFC Regional Director of Development for South America!

Ignacio brings a wealth of experience in developing the sport, building relationships across the region, and creating opportunities for athletes and organizations to grow. We’re looking forward to working alongside Ignacio as we continue to strengthen powerchair football throughout South America and create even more opportunities for athletes to thrive.

Please join us in welcoming Ignacio, and read the full announcement below!

Welcome Ignacio Aguilera, Regional Director of Development, South America for APFC - APFC We are thrilled to welcome Ignacio Aguilera as the Regional Director of Development for South America of the American Powerchair Football Confederation!

We're excited to welcome Leonardo Rodriguez as the new Vice President of the American Powerchair Football Confederation (APFC)!

Leonardo brings a wealth of experience and a passion for growing powerchair football across the Americas. We look forward to his leadership as we continue expanding opportunities for athletes and strengthening our sport throughout the region.

Read more here:

Welcome Leonardo Rodriguez, Vice President for APFC - APFC We are thrilled to welcome Leonardo Rodriguez as the Vice President of the American Powerchair Football Confederation!

On behalf of the Americas Powerchair Football Confederation (APFC), we are pleased to announce that Dominic Russo has been selected and officially approved by the FIPFA Trustees as our new APFC President.

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Dominic brings a strong blend of corporate leadership experience and a deep, foundational history in our sport. Professionally, he has extensive executive experience as a business partner and hospitality General Manager. Within power soccer, Dominic helped establish the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) in 2006, serving as its President for over twelve years and helping to successfully guide the sport all the way to hosting a World Cup in 2017. His vast background as a coach, leader, and builder makes him uniquely qualified to drive the Americas Zone forward.

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We want to sincerely thank the other candidates who applied for this role. The talent and passion within our community is outstanding, and while only one President could be selected, we remain highly interested in their leadership. Applications for other vital executive roles, including Vice President, will be coming out very soon, and we strongly encourage them to apply.

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Dominic will be inheriting the official email address: [email protected]. If you have this email address saved under Pablo's name in your contacts, please update it to Dominic Russo.Please join us in welcoming Dominic, and look out for upcoming communications from him soon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

American Powerchair Football Association Appoints Leo Frega as Director of Officials, APFC South America

The American Powerchair Football Association (APFC) is proud to announce the appointment of Leo Frega as Director of Officials for APFC South America, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to excellence in officiating across the region.

In his new role, Frega will oversee referee development and officiating standards in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, supporting the continued growth and professionalism of powerchair football throughout South America.

Frega brings an exceptional level of experience and leadership to the position. He has officiated at some of the most prestigious international tournaments in the Americas, including the APFC Champions Cup, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Copa América, and Copa del Río de la Plata. On the global stage, he has served as a referee at the Powerchair Football World Cup in Australia, the Club World Cup in Paris, and is currently selected as a referee for the 2026 World Cup in Argentina.

In addition to his powerchair football credentials, Frega has an extensive background in traditional football, with 26 years as a professional referee with the Argentine Football Association (AFA). His experience in powerchair football includes 11 years as a national referee in Argentina, 10 years as a FIPFA international referee, and 7 years serving as the Director of Powerchair Referees in Argentina, a role he continues to hold.

“Leo Frega’s experience at both the national and international levels makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team,” said Doug Wolff, Director of Sport, APFC. “His dedication to the sport and deep understanding of officiating will play a vital role in advancing referee standards and supporting the continued growth of powerchair football across South America.”

The APFC looks forward to the impact of Frega’s leadership as the organization continues to expand opportunities and elevate the game throughout the Americas.

About the American Powerchair Football Association (APFC)
The American Powerchair Football Association is the governing body for powerchair football in the Americas, dedicated to developing the sport, supporting athletes and officials, and promoting competitive opportunities at all levels.

🔵DEVELOPMENT
Today, a meeting was held in Bogotá between Marco Aurelio Pereira, President of , and Oscar and Dilan, representatives of the in the development of in Colombia.

We want to thank everyone who attended the meeting. We are convinced that the development of in the Americas is a collective effort.