Torrevieja to Host Spain’s First Medical Football World Cup
Sixty teams from 40 countries will compete in September 2027, with organisers forecasting a €1.5–€2 million boost to the local economy. Torrevieja will host the World Medical Football Championship from 25 September to 2 October 2027, marking the first time the international competition has been held in Spain. The event will bring together 60 teams […] The post Torrevieja to Host Spain’s First…
The city of Torrevieja will host Spain's inaugural Medical Football World Cup in September 2027, organizers predict a €1.5–€2 million economic boost for the region. The event will take place from September 25th to October 2nd, 2027, at the city's Ciudad Deportiva sports complex, marking the tournament's first appearance in Spain.
60 teams comprising 40 countries will participate, consisting solely of medical professionals from various specialities. Four tournaments will be held concurrently at the complex. This follows Torrevieja's successful hosting of the Spanish Medical Football Championship in 2025.
City councillor Diana Box highlighted the tournament as an opportunity to highlight the city's sporting facilities and its capacity to host international competitions, while also introducing visitors to its tourism, culture, and gastronomy. The municipal government will provide the sports complex, the International Auditorium, and refereeing services.
President of the organizing committee and psychiatrist Jesús Enrique Mesones emphasized the importance of municipal support, noting that Torrevieja offers the necessary facilities, visitor capacity, and dedication to successfully execute the event.
In addition to the football matches, the International Auditorium will host an International Medical Symposium. The symposium will feature sessions on various medical disciplines, with contributions from leading professionals in Spain and around the world. Public Health councillor Rosa Cañón stated that the symposium aims to encourage doctors from different countries to share knowledge and experiences, while promoting sports as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Organizers anticipate more than 1,500 doctors and accompanying visitors, which they expect will generate significant business for local hotels, restaurants, shops, transportation providers, and leisure services, with an estimated direct economic impact of €1.5–€2 million. International promotion for the event began following the 2025 championship in Ireland and will continue with a presentation to medical delegations in Costa Rica this December.
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