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Army Claims Gold in Thrilling 2026 Armed Forces Soccer Championship Final
PHOTOGRAPHER VISION ID: WO188 U.S. Army Erik Velasco, assigned to Rose Barracks, Germany, defends the ball during the 2026 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship at Phantom Warrior Stadium on Fort Hood, Texas, Apr. 1, 2026. Service members competed in soccer for championship honors while representing their respective services. The Armed Forces Sports program brings together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete at the national level. Armed Forces Sports promotes physical fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Chase Sealey)
April 6, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship reached a dramatic conclusion April 3, at Phantom Warrior Field, Fort Hood, Texas, where the United States Army emerged victorious in a hard-fought 2-1 win over the United States Air Force, capping off a week defined by intensity, pride, and elite competition.
Army Edges Navy in Thriller; Marines Shock Air Force as Championship Race Heats Up
PHOTOGRAPHER VISION ID: WO188 U.S. Army Soccer Team, celebrate a goal during the 2026 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship at Phantom Warrior Stadium on Fort Hood, Texas, Mar. 30, 2026. Service members competed in soccer for championship honors while representing their respective services. The Armed Forces Sports program brings together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete at the national level. Armed Forces Sports promotes physical fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy. (U.S. Armed Forces Sports photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Chase Sealey)
April 3, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship delivered another electrifying chapter on March 30, as Army and Navy battled in a classic showdown, while the Marines stunned defending champions Air Force in a gritty upset.
2026 Armed Forces Soccer Championship Kicks Off at Fort Hood
2025 Armed Forces Sports Soccer Championship
March 30, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship opened with intensity, drama, and a statement performance from the defending champions as military athletes from across the services took to the pitch at Phantom Warrior Stadium.
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Schedule and Results

Saturday, 28 March
Army 1 - USMC 0 AET (Golden Goal)

Goals: SSG Samuel Eseyin (Army) - 107'

Yellow Cards: Sgt Brandon Torres (USMC)- 67; SPC Aliou Abdoul Kadris (Army) - 93'; SGT Richie Taylor (Army) - 95'

Red Cards: None

USAF 2 - Navy 0

Goals: 2nd Lt Carter Rizzo (USAF) 18'; SrA Logan DeLoss (USAF) 43'

Yellow Cards:   SrA Logan DeLoss (USAF) - 41'; 2nd Lt Brandon Cobb (USAF) - 57'; A1C Andrew McLeod (USAF) - 77'; PO2 Gavanni Garrison (Navy) - 37'; PO1 Jeffrey Medica (Navy) - 41'

Red Cards: None

Monday, 30 March
Navy 1 vs Army 1 (AET; Army wins 5-4 on penalties)

Goals: PFC Kelvin Kereva (Army) 4'; PO3 Julio Noel (Navy) 30'

Yellow Cards: PFC Samuel Orozco Torres (Army) - 10'; PO1 Jeffrey Medica (Navy) - 13'; LT Mitchell Hopkins (Navy) -  17'; SPC Donald Williams (Army) 17'; PFC Rohan Beadle (Army) - 20; SSG Erick Munoz Velasco (Army) - 94'; SPC Jeremiah Egujie (Army) - 114'

USMC 1 vs USAF 0

Goals: 1stLt Charles Barneswhite (USMC) 50'

Yellow Cards: 2nd Lt Theo Gunter (USAF) - 57'; Sgt Jonathan CampaMontenegro (USMC) - 68'; LCpl Jose Guzmanvidal (USMC) - 87'; 2nd Lt Carter Rizzo (USAF) - 89'; Cpl Ceaser Uchofen (USMC) - 97'

Wednesday, 1 April
Navy 3 vs USMC 2 (Golden Goal)

Goals: FN Isaiah Irish (Navy) 47'; Sgt Brandon Torres (USMC) 59'; AN Mouhamed Gueye Maouloud (Navy) 68'; Sgt Brandon Torres (USMC) 83'; LT Mitchell Hopkins (Navy) 120'

Yellow Cards: Sgt Carlos VazquezPerez (USMC) 63'; SSgt Giovanni Castro (USMC) 64'; PO1 Carter Bennett (Navy) 81'; AN Mouhamed Gueye Maouloud (Navy) 82'


Army 1 vs USAF 1 (AET; Army wins 5-3 on penalties)

Goals: 1st Lt Elijah Bussey (USAF) 10'; SSG Erick Munoz Velasco (Army) 65'

Yellow Cards: PFC Lorenzo Smith (Army) 52'; SSG Erick Munoz Velasco (Army) 70'; 1st Lt Elijah Bussey (USAF) 76'; 2nd Lt London Aghedo (USAF) 77'; PFC Rohan Beadle (Army) 102'; SSgt Ricardo Martinez (USAF) 118'

Red Cards: PFC Lorenzo Smith (Army) 52'

Friday, 3 April


Consolation Match: Navy 4 vs USMC 2

Goals: LT Mitchell Hopkins (Navy) 12'; FN Isaiah Irish (Navy) 27'; MSgt Jose Barreraramirez (USMC) 52'; LT Mitchell Hopkins (Navy) 54'; LT Mitchell Hopkins (Navy) 70'; LCpl Jose Guzmanvidal (USMC) 83'

Yellow Cards: SN* Edwin Rosales Madrid (Navy) 41'; PO3 Daniel Mateso (Navy) 76'

Red Cards: None

Championship: Army 2 vs USAF 1

Goals: 1LT Jacob Burgess (Army) 12'; 2nd Lt Brandon Cobb (USAF) 38'; SSG Erick Munoz Velasco (Army) 63'

Yellow Cards: SSgt Ricardo Martinez (USAF) 60'; 2nd Lt Carter Rizzo (USAF) 79'; SSG Samuel Eseyin (Army) 93'; 2nd Lt Brandon Cobb (USAF) 95'

Red Cards: None

Standings

    W    L     GF  GA     DIF
1st   Army 4 0 5 3 2
2nd USAF 1 3 4 4 0
3rd Navy 2 2 8 7 1
4th USMC         1 3 5 8 -3

 

Schedule

Saturday, 28 March (Time in Central Daylight Saving Time)
1530: Opening Ceremony
1700: Army vs USMC
1900: USAF vs Navy

Monday, 30 March
1700: Navy vs Army
1900: USMC vs USAF

Wednesday, 1 April
1700: Navy vs USMC
1900: Army vs USAF

Friday, 3 April
1600: Navy vs USMC
1800: Army vs USAF