Auburn Athlete Will Compete in Power Soccer World Cup
Zach Dickey will represent the United States at the tournament beginning in Buenos Aires on October 17, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer
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Auburn student Zach Dickey has been named to the eight-player United States roster for the upcoming FIFPA Power Soccer World Cup. The tournament is set to begin in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 17, 2026.
Why it matters
Dickey transitioned from wheelchair basketball to power soccer due to the progression of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. He regained his spot on the national team after playing professionally in England.
The 2026 tournament features 10 competing nations, with Team USA scheduled to play nine games during the initial pool play stage. The U.S. roster is limited to eight players total.
The players
Zach Dickey
He is an Auburn University student and athlete who previously played professional power soccer for the Western Sydney Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion.
Auburn University
This institution established the first collegiate power soccer program in 2023 and won the national club championship in 2025.
Arthur Blank National Training Center
This facility hosted the 2026 training camps for the United States national power soccer team.
The details
Auburn University established the first collegiate power soccer program in 2023 and captured the club national championship in 2025. National team members prepared for the event through training camps held at the Arthur Blank National Training Center in 2026.
Timeline
Team USA won the first Power Soccer World Cup in 2007.
Auburn funded its power soccer team in 2023.
Auburn won the club national championship in 2025.
The World Cup begins with Team USA versus Australia on October 17, 2026.
The World Cup championship game is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The 2026 tournament follows the competitive standard set by the 2023 FIFPA Power Soccer World Cup won by France. This event marks a significant point in the cycle following the established international power soccer hierarchy.
The U.S. national team is confirmed to compete in nine pool play games starting on October 17. The final roster selection dictates the rotation and lineup depth available for the team during the tournament.
The takeaway
The United States maintains a historical pedigree in the tournament, having won the title in 2007 and 2011. Aspiring athletes can look to the emergence of collegiate programs like Auburn's as a new pathway to professional and international play.
Further reading
For more information on the local program, visit Auburn Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Opelika Observer.
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