Key Takeaways
- The final three spots in the men’s main draw were secured by Canada, Croatia, and Lithuania following qualifiers at Parque Roca.
- The men’s draw features 32 teams across eight groups, while the women’s competition gathers 26 countries in eight pools.
- Ties will be contested in a best-of-five format across the 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 age divisions, with only pool winners advancing to the quarterfinals.
Buenos Aires welcomes the world’s best veteran padel players
The FIP Senior World Cup 2026 has officially entered its decisive phase in Buenos Aires. Action got underway following the conclusion of a rigorous three-day qualifying stage held at the Parque Roca courts, where men’s national squads representing Canada, Croatia, and Lithuania claimed the final three available positions in the tournament’s main bracket.
Competition is being staged across two key locations in the Argentine capital: the main facilities at Parque Roca and the courts of Lasaigues Pádel Canning. Both venues will host group stage ties as national selections vie for quarterfinal berths.
Defending champion Argentina headlines men’s field
The men’s competition brings together 32 nations divided into eight groups of four. Defending champions Argentina headline Group A on home soil, having claimed their first-ever men’s senior title by overcoming Spain in the final at La Nucía in 2024.
| 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 leads the women’s tournament line-up
In the women’s event, 26 countries are competing across six groups of three and two groups of four. Reigning champions Spain, who defeated France in the 2024 final at La Nucía, spearhead Group A. Host nation Argentina was drawn into Group H alongside 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 |
Format and age categories
Every national tie is decided through a best-of-five format contested across specific age categories: 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60. This layout unites several eras of international padel talent within a single confrontation.
Under the tournament regulations, only the eight group winners in both the men’s and women’s draws advance to the main quarterfinals to contest places 1 through 8. Teams finishing outside first place will drop into consolation draws to establish the complete final rankings.
