Welcome to WMFC CR2026
Costa Rica FutMed and the Costa Rican Organizing Committee invite you and the British Medical Football teams to attend the 2026 World Medical Football Championships and the associated 30th International Symposium of Medicine and Health in Sport.
Join us from December 12-19, 2026, at "Proyecto Gol" in San José, Costa Rica, for an unforgettable experience combining competitive football and medical excellence.
This unique tournament brings together medical professionals from around the world, fostering international connections, scientific exchanges, and collaborative research while celebrating the beautiful game.
Ferran Morell Legacy
The Morell's football club was founded by doctors who shared a passion for both medicine and football. What began as a group of medical professionals playing football together has evolved into a movement that bridges the worlds of healthcare and sport.
The club's philosophy centers on the belief that playing football with someone makes them a friend forever. This simple yet profound idea has brought together hundreds of doctors from around the world, creating lasting friendships and professional collaborations that extend far beyond the football pitch.
Over the years, Morell's has participated in numerous World Medical Football Championships, fostering international connections, scientific exchanges, and collaborative research. The level of medical care, scientific achievement, and teaching excellence among team members is remarkable, reflecting the dedication and passion that defines this unique community.
Dedications
This tournament is dedicated to two remarkable doctors who have left an indelible mark on the medical football community.
Dr. Ferran Morell
Founder
Dr. Ferran Morell is the visionary founder of Morell's and the World Medical Football Championships. As an emeritus professor of Pulmonology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, he has dedicated his life to both medical excellence and the promotion of football among medical professionals.
His famous quote, "Playing football with someone makes him a friend forever", encapsulates the spirit of the tournament and the lasting bonds formed through this unique combination of medicine and sport. This philosophy has brought together hundreds of doctors from around the world, creating lasting friendships and professional collaborations.
Dr. Vladimir Salazar
In Memoriam
Dr. Vladimir Salazar, affectionately known as Vladi to his friends, was a specialist in Internal Medicine and head of the Thrombosis Unit at the University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca in Murcia, Spain. He was also a former participant in the World Medical Football Championships.
Diagnosed with colon cancer with hepatic and pulmonary metastases in January 2021, Dr. Salazar passed away at the age of 47. During his final years, he dedicated himself completely to fighting this disease and founded the Never Surrender Foundation, which brings sport closer to cancer patients in the Murcia region, improving their quality of life through physical activity and the camaraderie that sport provides.
"Never Surrender"
— Dr. Vladimir Salazar's legacy lives on through his foundation and the spirit of resilience he embodied
Registration & Categories
Confirm your team's participation by category. This is the first step of team registration.
Morrell
All ages welcome
Vogel
Age 45 and above
Carlito
Age 60 and above
Women's
All ages welcome
Important Requirement
Each team is required to have a home and away kit to enable participation in the tournament.
Contact Us
DR. CÉSAR MOLINA
Organizing Committee
Phone
+506 87180544Location
Alajuela, Costa Rica
