First Ever DC Embassy World Cup Soccer Tournament

The Mayor Bowser Administration and DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are hosting and producing the first-ever DC Embassy World Cup from June 17, 2018 – July 14, 2018 at Jelleff Recreation Center’s synthetic field (3265 S Street, NW).

Embracing the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup, 16 embassies out of the 32 participating in this year’s World Cup have confirmed.  The 16 teams will play a 40-game tournament in a 7-vs-7 format, parallel to the FIFA World Cup and in the spirit of FIFA’s Fair Play.

“This soccer event will highlight the international and multicultural spirit of Washington, DC on a recreation level like it’s never been done before,” said DPR Director Keith A. Anderson.

The opening ceremony was held Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Jelleff Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. which included the embassies participating in a parade of flag.  The game of the evening was a competitive match Russia and Uruguay.  Russia was victorious by the score of 4 to 3.

Teams include:

Group A – Russia, Uruguay, Germany and Mexico

Group B – Belgium, Panama, England, and Colombia

Group C – France, Australia, Peru, and Denmark

Group D – Serbia, Brazil, Switzerland, and Argentina

For more information and the schedule please visit: DPR.events. Follow the hashtag #DCWorldCup on social media.