Backed by The FA, England elite impairment-specific squads are for blind players, partially-sighted players, players with cerebral palsy, powerchair footballers and deaf players. They are for top-class footballers who compete in major European and world competitions regularly.
Cerebral palsy football international player pathway
The IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) heads cerebral palsy football. There are European and world championships played every four years, while The FA oversees a male England CP international squad.
Partially sighted international player pathway
In international competition, players must have a sight classification of B2 or B3. The FA and IBSA support a men’s partially sighted national squad. The team competes in international fixtures including European and World Championships which take place every two years.
Blind football international player pathway
The International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) oversees the players representing England in blind (B1) football. Female players from classifications B1 to B3 also participate in blind football. European championships are held every two years, and world championships occur every four years. The FA also supports the Great Britain Disability Football Association, advocating for the GB blind team in the Paralympic Games. Currently, blind football is the only format of football played at the Paralympics, having made its debut at the Beijing 2008 Games.
Deaf football international player pathway
There are deaf football European and world championships (Futsal) held every four years that England squads enter. Our male players take part in 11-a-side football, while our women's squad compete in Futsal.
Powerchair football international player pathway
The FIPFA is the international federation that looks after powerchair football, with European and world championships every four years. The FA supports the mixed-gender England international team.
