Paris
2011
2011
Paris
France
8 days
52 nations
The 2011 Homeless World Cup took place in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, making the event truly iconic. It was the first time the tournament was broadcast online, and the world watched as Scotland took the men’s title for the second time, while Kenya claimed the women’s crown.
The event also saw workshops organised by Women Win accompany proceedings, which helped empower women from 16 nations.
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 eight trophies: six for the men’s competition and two for the women’s. The Homeless World Cup and Women’s Homeless World Cup trophies are the top prizes, respectively.
WOMEN’S
HOMELESS WORLD CUP (Tier 1)
Results
Kenya
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Scotland
Malawi
Colombia
Norway
The 2011 Women’s Homeless World Cup went to Kenya, who defeated the previous year’s runners up Mexico to lift the trophy.
WOMEN’S Plate (Tier 2)
Results
Haiti
France
Netherlands
Paraguay
India
Canada
USA
Uganda
The Women’s Plate is the second tier trophy and went to Haiti, who beat hosts France for the title.
HOMELESS WORLD CUP
Results
Scotland
Mexico
Brazil
Kenya
Chile
Indonesia
Nigeria
Ukraine
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, the cup is returning to Scotland who have won it for the second time. They defeated Mexico in the final.
Plate (TIer 2)
Results
Russia
Poland
Ireland
England
Costa Rica
Portugal
Netherlands
Lithuania
Russia were crowned champions of the second tier competition Men’s Plate, after overcoming Poland in the final.
Bowl (Tier 3)
Results
Denmark
USA
Italy
South Africa
Austria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Philippines
The third tier trophy of the 2011 tournament, the Bowl, went to Denmark who played USA in the final.
Globe (Tier 4)
Results
Palestine
Argentina
Kyrgyz Republic
Switzerland
France
Namibia
Greece
Slovenia
The fourth tier of the competition, the Globe, went to Palestine who beat Argentina to take the title.
SHield (Tier 5)
Results
India
Belgium
Ghana
Norway
Australia
Hungary
South Korea
Hong Kong
The fifth level of the competition, the Shield, was won by India.
THE INSP NETWORKING TROPHY (Tier 6)
Results
Romania
Finland
Germany
Sweden
Cambodia
Canada
Spain
Japan
The International Network of Street Papers Trophy is the sixth level in the men’s tournament, the trophy went to Romania.