WORLD CUP 3V3 TOURNAMENT

With the FIFA World Cup coming this summer, DC Soccer Club is bringing the excitement to our community by hosting our own World Cup 3v3 Tournament. The tournament is a fundraiser for the DC Food Project, with all proceeds going to the local nonprofit working to combat child hunger across DC.

This one-day event captures everything we love about the World Cup — the energy, the creativity, the passion, and the pride to represent your country! Teams may be formed of players from different levels of play—Recreational, Pre-Travel, and Travel—so friends can participate together in a memorable event.  Adding to the spirit of the World Cup, DC Soccer Club will hold a live World Cup nation draw to assign each team the country they will represent in the tournament. Teams will compete in fast-paced 3v3 matches that keep the day moving and the fun high – with all teams competing in a group stage and winners advancing to the knockout stage.

The day will be immersed in World Cup spirit, with a festive atmosphere that brings the global game to life — from music to a replica World Cup trophy where championship teams can capture photos and share their moment on social media. Players and families can also take part in a fun SKILLS ZONE fundraiser competition, adding even more energy, excitement, and community connection throughout the event.

Winning teams will take home medals, every participant will receive an official event t-shirt, and a special award will be presented to the team that best displays World Cup spirit through creativity, team pride, and country representation.

The DC Soccer Club World Cup 3v3 Tournament  is designed to celebrate soccer, culture, and connection — bringing players together to represent nations, compete with friends, and share in the World Cup spirit right here in our community! .

World Cup 3v3 Format


  • Date: Sunday, March 15th
  • Format: 3v3 (no goalkeepers); 15-min. games; 3 games per team guaranteed
  • Level: Open to all level players
  • Ages: 2nd grade to Adult
  • Divisions: 2nd-8th grade (coed and girls); High School (coed); Adult (coed)
  • Max Rosters: 6 players max per team
  • Team Registration:
  • Early Bird: $175 per team until February 10th.
  • Regular: $200 per team between February 11th and March 1st.
  • Deadline to register is March 1st.
How to Register

❀ Supporting the DC Food Project

The DC Soccer Club 3v3 World Cup Tournament proudly serves as a fundraiser for the DC Food Project, with all proceeds from the tournament going to the local nonprofit working to combat child hunger across the District. 


Launched in 2018, DC Food Project was created to address what they call “the gap” – the critical hours when school meals are no longer available, including after school and on weekends. This gap impacts tens of thousands of students citywide, with 1 in 5 children in D.C. facing food insecurity.


Through innovative partnerships with schools, DC Food Project increases access to nutritious food for students and their families. Their programs include more than 50 school-based food pantries, a Share Table initiative, and ongoing meal distribution that complements existing school meal programs.


This school year alone, DC Food Project is on track to deliver its 5 millionth meal, supporting over 3,000 pre-identified students across the District. Each month, the organization distributes more than 20,000 pounds of snacks and quick meals to students most in need — strengthening families, schools, and communities through collaboration and volunteer engagement.


By participating in DCSC’s 3v3 World Cup tournament, teams are not only playing for a World Cup title — they’re helping ensure children across DC have reliable access to the food they need to learn, grow, and thrive.


How to Register

Please see the step-by-step instructions below on how to register as a team (initial registration and payment) and how to register as a player (second step to build roster).


The Coach (or designated parent) registers the team and pays on behalf of the team, coordinating P2P payments with the other families. The registering coach will receive a “Team Code” to send to their players who will then register using their unique Team Code and be rostered to their team.


The registration link is the same for coaches and players, but the process is different.

WORLD CUP 3v3 REGISTRATION

COACHES REGISTERING A TEAM

  • Coaches register using the same registration link, but choose "Register a Team" in upper right corner.


  • Coaches must register their teams using the coach's last name as the Team name. Teams will be renamed to represent a World Cup-participating country following a live nation draw after team registrations are complete.

  • Coaches must pay the team fee and collect payment from their players to be reimbursed.

  • Coaches will receive a team code upon registering the team and paying the fee and will need to share the team code with their players.

  • Team registrations will close on March 1st at 11:59 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
If this is your first time using PlayMetrics, you first need to create an account and then add yourself as a player.


On your PlayMetrics account, navigate to Club Programs and select "2026 World Cup 3v3 Tournament" to begin the registration process. Click on "Need to Register a team? Click Here" to register the team. Coaches cannot register their teams through their child's profile. 

Next, enter the team details, including:


  • Team Name: Coaches must use their LAST NAME as the team name. DC Soccer Club will rename all teams to represent their assigned World Cup-participating country after the live "World Cup Nation Draw" on March 3.
  • Gender:  Girls or Coed
  • Grade:  2nd-8th grades, HS (coed only), or Adult (coed only)


If you are the coach, select Assign me as a coach,  or if you are a parent registering on behalf of the team but not the coach, Assign a different user and enter the coach's email address. Next, click the Continue button.

Finally, pay the team fee and click the place order button to complete the registration. 


Coaches will receive a team code upon registering the team and paying the fee. Coaches will need to share the team code with their players in order for players to register and be added to their team assignment.


*While players continue to register, the Tournament Director will periodically update rosters during the process so coaches (and players) can view their team assignments officially.

PARENTS REGISTERING A PLAYER

  • Players register using the same link to register and choose

  • Team Code - Your coach will need to provide you with the team code.

  • When players register using the team code, they will be added automatically to the team assignment.

  • Coaches will pay the team fee in advance when registering the team. Players need to reimburse their coach directly. There is no additional payment to register the player on PlayMetrics.

  • Player registrations will close on March 13th at 11:59 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS

If this is your first time using PlayMetrics, you first need to create an account and then add yourself as a player.


On your PlayMetrics account, navigate to Club Programs and select "2026 World Cup 3v3 Tournament" or click the direct link to begin the registration process.


Step 1:  Your player's coach will need to provide you with a team code. Enter the team code to proceed to Step 2.

Step 2:  Complete registration. There is no payment when registering the player on Playmetrics. Coaches will pay the team fee in advance when registering the team. Players need to reimburse their coach directly.


*When players register using the team code, they will be added automatically to the team assignment. 


Key Dates

February 1 Registration Opens
February 10 Last Day for Early Bird Registration
February 11 Regular Registration Fee Begins
March 1 Last Day for TEAM Registration
March 3 Live "World Cup Nation Draw" to Assign Countries to Teams
March 8 Schedules Released
March 13 Last Day for Player Registration
March 15 Tournament Day

Tournament Schedule

2026

Schedule to be posted by March 8

Referees

If you are interested in officiating for the DC Soccer Club World Cup 3v3 Tournament, please contact DC Soccer Club Director of Referees Eric Hoy: erichoy@dcsoccerclub.org

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