Copenhagen
2007
2007
Copenhagen
Denmark
8 days
450 plAyers
48 teams
The 2007 Homeless World Cup took place in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event was the 5th annual tournament, and saw football legend Eric Cantona take part in workshops with players.
With 48 teams taking part, it was Scotland who were crowned Champions of 2007 after beating Poland in the final.
A unique feature of the Homeless World Cup tournament is that regardless of ability, all teams compete for the same number of days. The competition breaks into a number of different trophies. Because of these levels of competitions, the games are exciting and meaningful even on the final day of the tournament. On the last day, each team earns their final position – and those standings then influence the rankings that will seed next year’s tournament.
There are a total of six trophies, with the Homeless World Cup being the top prize.
HOMELESS WORLD CUP (Tier 1)
Results
Scotland
Poland
Liberia
Denmark
Nigeria
Kenya
Portugal
Cameroon
The Homeless World Cup is the top prize in the men’s competition. The iconic trophy travels the world with each winner and is then brought to the next host city before the competition begins. This year’s winners are Scotland, who defeated Poland in the final.
THE DIGNITARY CUP (Tier 2)
Results
Kazakhstan
Ghana
Ukraine
Hungary
Russia
Italy
Czech Republic
South Africa
The second tier of the competition, The Dignitary Cup, was won by Kazakhstan, after a hard fought victory against Ghana.
COPENHAGEN CITY CUP (tier 3)
Results
Lithuania
Serbia
Zambia
Afghanistan
France
Brazil
Germany
Slovakia
It was a battle between the Baltic and the Balkans with Lithuania beating Serbia to take the Copenhagen City Cup.
Host City CUP (Tier 4)
Results
Netherlands
Mexico
Burundi
Finland
England
Ireland
Wales
Spain
The level four trophy, the Host City Cup, went to the side from The Netherlands.
Community cup (Tier 5)
Results
Austria
Zimbabwe
Greece
USA
Norway
Argentina
Uganda
Canada
The fifth tier trophy of 2007 went to Austria, with Zimbabwe finishing runners up.
THE INSP NETWORKING CUP (Tier 6)
Results
Kyrgyz Republic
Slovenia
Australia
Sweden
India
Croatia
Hong Kong
Switzerland
The sixth tier, International Network of Street Papers (INSP) Networking Cup 2007 went to Kyrgyz Republic.