The 2026 Gañafote Cup World Cup has seen a final stage packed with excitement, goals, surprises, and outstanding performances, culminating in a high-level showdown: Sevilla FC and Cádiz CF will face off in the grand final at the Nuevo Colombino Stadium at 5:00 p.m., following a grueling run that began in the round of 32.
Round of 16
Lamiya Headquarters
The day's action in Lamiya was marked by the dominance of several teams that gave their opponents no chance. Recreativo de Huelva kicked off the round with a solid victory over Santa Bárbara (2-0).
ACF Fiorentina handily defeated BTA Chile (4-0), while FC Barcelona recorded one of the tournament's biggest wins against Southern States (6-0).
Parma Calcio defeated Golazo (3-0), and Liverpool FC did the same against CD Lamiya (4-1). Real Betis crushed City Wave (5-0), and FC Bayern Munich recorded the biggest rout with a 7-0 victory over CR Soccer Academy.
Sevilla FC, for its part, had to work harder to beat Galaxy FC (2-1).
Cartaya
In Cartaya, Paris Saint-Germain lost on penalty kicks to Emanuele Troise (0-0, 2-3) in one of the most thrilling matches.
Cádiz CF advanced after defeating Academia Tocalli (1-0), while Tottenham Hotspur beat Atlético Sanluqueño (2-1).
Betos Ávalos eliminated SDA Aljaraque (1-0), Club Brujas routed SMD Cartaya (5-1), CEFUT defeated FC Chiyoda (0-3), and Manchester City closed out the day with a resounding 5-0 victory over UC Chicuero.
Round of 16
Lamiya Headquarters
Recreativo de Huelva defeated ACF Fiorentina (1-0) in a hard-fought match.
Parma Calcio pulled off one of the biggest upsets by defeating FC Barcelona (0-4).
Real Betis advanced past Liverpool FC in a hard-fought match, while Sevilla FC did the same against FC Bayern Munich in high-stakes knockout rounds.
Cartaya
Cádiz CF eliminated Emanuele Troise in a penalty shootout (1-1, 1-2).
Tottenham Hotspur edged out Betos Ávalos (1-0), while Club Brugge defeated Villarreal CF (1-2).
Manchester City also needed a penalty shootout to eliminate CEFUT (1-1, 2-1).
Quarterfinals
Lamiya Headquarters
Recreativo de Huelva confirmed its strong form by defeating Parma Calcio (2-1).
Sevilla FC won the Andalusian derby against Real Betis (1-3), cementing its status as one of the strongest teams in the league.
Cartaya
Cádiz CF advanced after defeating Tottenham Hotspur in a penalty shootout (1-1, 3-2) in a highly tense match.
Club Brugge continued its impressive run by defeating Manchester City (2-1), cementing its status as the surprise team of the season.
Semifinals
Sevilla FC made a statement in the semifinals with a decisive victory over Recreativo de Huelva (1-4), in a match where they demonstrated their scoring prowess and experience at key moments.
For its part, Cádiz CF put in another strong performance to defeat Club Brugge (2-1) in a hard-fought match that underscores its excellent run in the tournament.
A Final for the History Books
With this matchup, Sevilla FC and Cádiz CF will face off in a final that promises to be full of excitement, intensity, and top-level soccer.
The Nuevo Colombino Stadium will be the venue where this year’s champion will be decided, starting at 5:00 p.m., in a match that will serve as the grand finale of an unforgettable 2026 Gañafote Cup World Cup.
