World Military Cup
| Founded | 1946 |
|---|---|
| Region | International (CISM) |
| Current champions | M: Bahrain (2019) W: South Korea (2023) |
| Most successful team(s) | Men: Italy (8 titles) Women: Brazil (5 titles) |
| 2019 Military World Games | |
The World Military Cup is an international association football competition contested by national military teams. Organized by the International Military Sports Council (CISM), the tournament was first held in 1946 under the title World Military Championship. The name was changed to the World Military Cup ahead of the 2001 edition.
In 1995, the Military World Games—a multi-sport event for military personnel—was established, and the football championship became an integrated discipline within the Games. Despite this integration, the football tournament continues to be organized as a standalone biennial event under CISM governance.
A counterpart competition for women, the World Military Women's Championship, was established in 2001. Both tournaments remain key fixtures in CISM's sporting calendar, promoting camaraderie and sportsmanship among armed forces globally.