Welcome to the 2026 Amsterdam Sixes, marking the 8th edition of this prestigious tournament (and our 26th in Amsterdam overall). Once again, this ever-popular event has sold out. The teams gathered to compete in what promised to be a thrilling day of football. With a history of exciting matches and memorable moments, the Amsterdam Sixes continues to be a highlight of our football calendar, offering fans and players alike a chance to experience the best of European touring football in a truly festive atmosphere. Let the games begin!

The roll call of winners, with the Cup Final results, reads:

2017: Toros (Ned) 1-1 TEDO3 (Ned). Toros won 4-3 on penalties.

2018: CIS Committee (Blr) 3-0 Cheesecake FC (Eng)

2019: Kavlow (Eng) 5-2 ZVC Indoor Gent (Bel)

2022: Ball Bashers (Eng) 1-0 Humble Goats (Ned)

2023: Summerhouse (Ned) 0-0 The Shepherd's Arms (Wal). Summerhouse won 2-0 on penalties.

2024: FC NoeNoe (Ned) 4-2 Humble Goats (Ned)

2025: Young Stars (Rom) 2-2 FC NoeNoe (Ned). Young Stars won 5-4 on penalties.

Today we had teams representing England (x3), Romania (x1), Sweden (x1) and 7x teams representing our hosts, the Netherlands. Who would be holding the coveted trophy aloft at around 18.00 this evening?

The opening match of Group A was Shush IF (Swe) took on tournament debutants Victory United (Ned). The opening half proved to be a tightly contested affair, with little to separate the two sides. Victory United settled into the occasion well and matched their opponents throughout the first period. Both defences remained well organised, limiting clear-cut chances, and neither goalkeeper was beaten as the teams went into the break locked together at 0–0.

The deadlock was finally broken in the second half, although in unfortunate circumstances for the Dutch side, as Shush IF took the lead courtesy of an own goal. With the breakthrough secured, the Swedes began to grow in confidence and soon doubled their advantage when Matteo Centellini finished well to make it 2–0. Victory United continued to battle but found it increasingly difficult to break down a disciplined Shush IF defence. Captain Oscar Kahn then put the result beyond doubt, adding a third goal to complete an accomplished team performance and seal a 3–0 victory.

The final opening fixture in Group A brought together two tournament newcomers as Habemus Papam and 6Guys both made their eurofootballfives debuts. With no previous history to draw upon, this was an opportunity for both Dutch sides to lay down an early marker and begin their Amsterdam Sixes campaign with a valuable three points.

The first half was an evenly balanced affair with defences firmly on top. It was a tight contest in which clear-cut opportunities were at a premium. Both goalkeepers remained largely untroubled as the teams cancelled each other out, and the half-time whistle arrived with the scores locked at 0–0. The pattern continued after the restart, with the game appearing to be drifting towards the first draw of Group A. However, just when it seemed neither side could find the breakthrough, 6Guys produced the decisive moment. Louis Blais was the man who made the difference, finding the back of the net with the only goal of the contest to finally break the deadlock. Habemus Papam pushed for an equaliser in the what was left of the contest, but 6Guys defended resolutely to preserve their slender advantage and secure a hard-earned 1–0 victory.

It was a dream start for 6Guys, who claimed all three points thanks to a disciplined defensive display and a moment of quality from Louis Blais. The victory immediately placed them among the early challengers in Group A, while Habemus Papam could take encouragement from an organised performance that deserved more than defeat. Although they left empty-handed, there were plenty of positives to build upon as both debutants took their first steps in eurofootballfives competition.