From Tapia and Brea to Coello and Triay: Padel stars in Doha for a dream World Cup

The leading figures in world Padel are ready to represent their national teams in Doha and pursue a dream for their countries at the FIP World Cup. A host of stars are expected to take to the court, from Agustin Tapia and Delfi Brea to Arturo Coello and Gemma Triay. They will be joined by the next generation of talent. Players from 32 teams, 16 men’s and 16 women’s, will showcase their skills on the courts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

 

MEN’S Players from across the world are ready to shine in the year’s most eagerly anticipated team competition. Having won the last two editions, in 2022 and 2024, Argentina will aim to defend its title. Alongside world number one Tapia and Fede Chingotto (3) are two of the heroes of the final two years ago: Leo Augsburger (6) and Tino Libaak (30). The ‘Superpibes’, Franco Stupaczuk (7) and Martin Di Nenno (12), will also be in Doha.

 

Spain will field its finest talent in pursuit of a first title since 2021. Alongside Arturo Coello (1), Ale Galan (3) – official updates are awaited regarding the injury that forced him to retire in Kuwait. Next Saturday is the final deadline for a possible replacement – and Juan Lebron (5) will be the legendary Paquito Navarro (8). Portugal will look to build on the third place secured in 2024. Its squad includes Peu Araújo, Pedro Graça, and brothers Nuno and Miguel Deus. After finishing fourth in the previous edition, Italy will aim to reach the podium, with Flavio Abbate, ranked 50th in the world, and Álvaro Montiel among its players. France will rely on the leading talents of its NextGen generation: Jérémy Robert, Yoan Boronad and Timéo Fonteny. Sweden has also assembled a young team. From South America, Brazil will draw on the experience of Lucas Bergamini, while Paraguay will field Martín Abud and Facundo Dehnike.

 

WOMEN’S Reigning champions Spain will aim to retain their place at the top of the world rankings. All eight players selected feature in the world top 10. The squad includes world number one Gemma Triay and Bea Gonzalez (3), alongside Ari Sanchez (4), Paula Josemaría (5), Andrea Ustero (7) and the breakthrough pairing of Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo. Many players are aiming to play a leading role.

 

Argentina will seek to improve on its runner-up finish in 2024. Among those selected is world number one Delfi Brea, alongside Claudia Jensen (11) and Aranzazu Osoro (17). All eyes will be on the debut of the exceptionally young Victoria Vilchez, born in 2010. Italy will arrive in Qatar looking to build on its third-place finish in the previous edition. World number 25 Giulia Dal Pozzo will be one to watch, alongside Carolina Orsi (31) and Giorgia Marchetti. Portugal, which finished fourth in 2024, can count on world number nine Sofia Araujo. She will be joined by the experience of Ana Catarina Nogueira and the talent of NextGen player Andrea Achando, who is just 15 years old. The Netherlands will rely on an established group of experienced players, including Marcella Koek, Bo Luttikhuis and Janine Hemmes. Brazil, meanwhile, is preparing for the World Cup debut of one of the leading talents in the global NextGen: 17-year-old Julia Giusti Gomes.