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 organises 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, or 7-a-side football leagues can apply to join the ISF.

To join, please visit the ISF Membership section of our website to purchase your country’s membership. Membership is offered across three tiers and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis for the annual membership period.

Upon successful purchase, your organisation will become the exclusive national operator of your countries team for ISF competitions relevant to your 5-, 6-, and/or 7-a-side membership.

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.

ISF national team rights are granted for on a annual purchase basis for 5-, 6-, or 7-a-side competitions.

Once a country’s membership for a specific category has been purchased for the year, that organisation holds exclusive rights to represent the country in ISF competitions for that category. During this period, no other organisation may enter teams, act on behalf of the country, or hold a membership for the same category. Any interested parties must wait until the following membership year to purchase that category if it becomes available.

However, if a country’s membership has been purchased for one category (E.g., 5-a-side), any remaining categories (such as 6- or 7-a-side) that have not been purchased remain available to buy. These categories are not reserved or restricted unless they have been officially purchased and paid for.

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.