/Football Team from RingCentral UK Set to Compete in FIFCO Corporate Champions World Cup
Key Highlights:
– RingCentral UK’s football team to represent England in Turkey at the FIFCO Corporate Champions World Cup.
– Team’s journey to the World Cup follows a recent victory at The Big Goal Cup 2025/26.
– The players aim to channel their winning spirit against tough international competition.
A team of footballers from London-based RingCentral UK is poised for international recognition as they prepare to compete in the FIFCO Corporate Champions World Cup on October 21st in Antalya, Turkey. The team will go up against business teams from 20 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, and last year’s champions, Morocco, with millions anticipated to view the event via live streams.
This prestigious opportunity follows their remarkable victory in The Big Goal Cup 2025/26, organized by The Street Soccer Foundation. RingCentral secured their place at the World Cup by triumphing in both the Southern Regionals and the National Finals held at St George’s Park, the home of England Football. The semi-final match against last year’s winners, Elite Group, was a nail-biter; RingCentral was trailing 2-1 when they managed to score two goals in the last 90 seconds, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory. Team manager Sanjay Sharma reflected on this pivotal moment: “We were unbeaten in the group stage and finished top. Then in the semi against Elite Group, we were 2-1 down with 90 seconds to go and heading out, but two goals in quick succession saw us win 3-2. That belief carried us into the final, where we beat Virgin Media Business 4-0. The lads were brilliant on and off the pitch. Team spirit and a refusal to give up saw us through.”
As they gear up for the global stage, the team aims to harness the determination that propelled them to victory in The Big Goal Cup. Sharma expressed cautious optimism: “We’re confident, but realistic. Beating the defending champions in the semi-final and winning the final 4-0 gave us a lot of belief. Every team in Antalya will have won their own national competition, so nobody is there to make up the numbers. We’ll go to compete and enjoy it, and we’d love to bring the trophy home.”
The team’s achievements have resonated throughout RingCentral UK, fostering a greater sense of unity, according to Thomas John, Channel International VP. He emphasized the importance of their journey: “From the sweat of the regional qualifiers to the heart-pounding national finals, this journey has forged an unbreakable bond of camaraderie and team spirit within RingCentral UK. We are absolutely thrilled and deeply moved to unite with The Big Goal and truly give back to an incredible cause. Now, our excitement is at an all-time high as we prepare for the ultimate honour: representing our country on the global stage at the World Cup. We cannot wait to touch down in Turkey, meet amazing new people from across the globe, and channel every ounce of our energy, passion, and pride to bring that FIFCO World Cup trophy home. If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Sharma also credited the supportive culture within RingCentral for the team’s accomplishments, mentioning the backing received from the leadership team. “Our UK Senior Leadership Team, including Thomas John, backed us all the way and it says a lot about our culture which encourages people to take on something like this outside their day job. We’re also grateful for the support of Russell Tilsed, VP International Sales, and the wider RingCentral Executive team, who have been right behind us. Most of us will never play for England in the usual sense, so pulling on the shirt in Antalya is a real honour and something the players will remember for the rest of their careers,” he added.
The ten players representing RingCentral in Turkey include team captain Matthew Newman, vice-captain John Carpenter, and a lineup of talented individuals from various roles within the company, including partner sales and solutions engineering.
The team hopes to leave a significant mark in the tournament and continues to celebrate their recent achievements alongside their commitment to social causes.
