At Hipoges, we know that great achievements are never accomplished individually. Behind every goal reached lies collaboration, commitment and a team working together. With this spirit in mind, we launched a new edition of our well-known Summer Party: the Hipoges World Cup 2026, an initiative inspired by the FIFA World Cup that turned two days in June into a true celebration of teamwork.
The tournament took place on 12 June in Spain, at Finca Astilbe (Madrid), and on 19 June in Portugal, at Quinta do Casal Novo (Lisbon). Across both events, we brought together almost 900 Hipoges professionals, with more than 700 attendees in Spain and 170 in Portugal, once again demonstrating the commitment and enthusiasm of everyone who is part of our company.
From the moment they arrived, every participant received a wristband assigning them to an international team. Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Korea and many other countries were represented by teams made up of colleagues from different departments, encouraging new connections and cross-functional collaboration. Participants were also invited to wear the kit of their favourite sport, an initiative that earned additional points towards the final standings while adding colour, creativity and sporting spirit to the day.
Throughout the event, teams took part in a wide range of activities designed to earn points and climb the leaderboard. A giant table football game, virtual reality experiences, interactive photo booths, cocktail-making workshops and many other challenges tested participants’ skills, coordination and, above all, their teamwork. Every completed challenge added points to the corresponding national team, keeping the competition exciting until the very end.
The experience was also complemented by an outstanding food offering. In Madrid, attendees enjoyed the renowned Eneldo catering service, featuring a selection of appetisers and meals that helped everyone recharge during an action-packed day running from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm, when the coaches departed for the journey home.
As with any major competition, there could only be one winner. This year, France claimed victory at the Summer Party in Spain, while Brazil came out on top in Portugal. Members of the winning teams received the much-anticipated prize: the official Hipoges by Adidas shirt, symbolising a day defined by fun, teamwork and collective effort.
Alongside the competitions, attendees were able to visit an original merchandise stand inspired by those found in major football stadiums, where they could pick up caps, hand fans and football-themed stress balls — a welcome addition for coping with the June heat and taking home a souvenir from the event.
Beyond the competition itself, the Hipoges World Cup 2026 once again proved that the best results are achieved when people collaborate, share experiences and enjoy success together. It was an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships and celebrate everything we have achieved as an organisation over the past year.
Because, in the end, the greatest victory does not belong solely to the team that scores the most points. It belongs to everyone who made this day possible and who, through their enthusiasm, demonstrate every day what it truly means to be part of Hipoges.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Hipoges Summer Party 2026 and helped make this World Cup an unforgettable championship. We will continue creating memories, strengthening connections and celebrating everything we achieve together as one team. If you’d like to look back at the previous edition, you can revisit the Hipoges Summer Party 2025 in its dedicated article.
