BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Oct. 22, 2026) – For the second time in four days, France overpowered the U.S. Power Soccer National Team by a 4-0 scoreline, this time in the semifinals of the 2026 FIPFA Powerchair World Cup in Buenos Aires. The U.S. will compete in the third-place match where they will square off with host Argentina on Friday, Oct. 23.
The third-place game is a rematch of the 2023 FIPFA World Cup third-pace game won by the United States.The match can be seen live on Friday at 12 p.m. ET (1 p.m. local) on the FIPFA You Tube streaming channels.
The U.S. put a brand-new formation on the court in their 10th game of the competition, hoping to stifle France’s attack while also generating additional offense, moving Jordan Dickey into goal and Zach Dickey into the field alongside Riley Johnson and Lexi Heer.
The new line-up immediately led to a livelier U.S. attack and two quick dangerous shots on goal from the U.S. However, the taut affair soon opened up in favor of France following an assisted goal from Bryan Weiss, who won a goalmouth tussle with Johnson to easily push the ball into the goal just seven minutes in the match.
An own goal in the 12th minute, forced by the dynamic French playmaker Mohamad Ghelami, didn’t help matters, and from there the U.S. was chasing the game. Weiss went on to tally two assists in the second half to finish the match with three goal contributions.
In the end, the U.S. were outshot 16-6 and could not keep pace with the talented defending world champions.
The team will now turn their focus to Argentina in the third-place match, where they will try and match their 3-1 output vs. La Albiceleste in group play. All the FIPFA World Cup tournament action can be streamed live on the official FIPFA YouTube page, along with each U.S. game.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
-U.S. POWER SOCCER NATIONAL TEAM MATCH REPORT-
Match: U.S. Power Soccer National Team vs. France
Date: October 22, 2026
Competition: 2026 FIPFA World Cup – Semifinal
Venue: Buenos Aires Olympic Park – America Hall (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Kickoff: 4 p.m. local time
Attendance: 232
| Scoring Summary | 1 | 2 | F |
| USA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FRA | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| FRA – Bryan Weiss (UA) | 7th minute |
| FRA – Own goal | 12th minute |
| FRA – Mohamad Ghelami (Bryan Weiss) | 27th minute |
| FRA – Y. Ayad Zeddam (Bryan Weiss) | 38th minute |
Lineups:
USA: 11-Zach Dickey; 3-Jordan Dickey (Capt.), 5-Lexi Heer, 22-Riley Johnson
Substitutes: 2-Nathan Mayer, 8-Lindsay Muench, 9-Pete Winslow, 10-David Dowling
Head coach: Tracy Mayer
FRA: 9-A. Fillatre; 8-Bryan Weiss; 10-Mohamed Ghelami, 12. T. Le Beller
Substitutes: 6-N. Kamardine, 7-M. Amairi, 11-Y. Ayad Zeddam, 21-N. Zeren
Head coach: D. Verge
Stats Summary: USA / FRA
Shots: 6 / 16
Shots on Goal: 5 / 13
Saves: 4 / 3
Blocks: 5 / 2
Corner Kicks: 3 / 2
Fouls: 5 / 2
2 v.1: 7 / 2
Misconduct Summary:
None
Officials:
Referee: S. Crump (ENG)
Assistant Referee 1: C. Salas (MEX)
Assistant Referee 2: J. Centurion (ARG)
Fourth Official: M. Simon-Green (AUS)
What is power soccer?
Power soccer is the first competitive team sport developed specifically for power wheelchair users and has been played internationally since 2007. The U.S. Power Soccer National Team features male and female athletes with disabilities that include quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, among others.
The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court with four players who attack, defend, and spin-kick a 13-inch soccer ball in a skilled and challenging game similar to mainstream soccer.