Donate to follow The APOPO HeroRAT Cup 26.
Choose a Country and the HeroRAT cheering it on, and follow them through the tournament.
As a thank-you, every donor gets a guaranteed 26% off Coupon Code to use on our APOPO Store when the tournament ends!
And if your chosen Country & HeroRAT goes all the way, there is more.
Every donation helps our HeroRATs clear landmines so communities can live, work, and play without fear.
CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY + HERORAT
Donating to APOPO is safe, secure, and easy with many payment options to choose from.
MEET THE GROUPS
48 teams, 12 groups, 48 HeroRATs. Find your Country and the HeroRAT
cheering them on.
GROUP A |
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🇲🇽
Mexico
Herman |
🇰🇷 South Korea
Kingalu |
🇿🇦 South Africa
Chann |
🇨🇿 Czechia
Banksy |
GROUP B |
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🇨🇦
Canada
Saka |
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Vannak |
🇶🇦 Qatar
Eloisa |
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Jothan |
GROUP C |
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🇧🇷
Brazil
Phat |
🇲🇦 Morocco
Oppah |
🏴 Scotland
Linda |
🇭🇹 Haiti
Doumbouya |
GROUP D |
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🇺🇸
USA
Scola |
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Vijay |
🇦🇺 Australia
Purity |
🇹🇷 Türkiye
Ada Lovelace |
GROUP E |
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🇩🇪
Germany
Verdiana |
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Dario |
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Kobe |
🇨🇼 Curaçao
Adorable |
GROUP F |
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🇳🇱
Netherlands
Alvia |
🇯🇵 Japan
Rita |
🇹🇳 Tunisia
Mzelu |
🇸🇪 Sweden
Carat |
GROUP G |
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🇧🇪
Belgium
Mdundo |
🇮🇷 Iran
Rweyemamu |
🇪🇬 Egypt
Sunrise |
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Neath |
GROUP H |
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🇪🇸
Spain
Floki |
🇺🇾 Uruguay
Bunji |
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Kulfi |
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
Fayola |
GROUP I |
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🇫🇷
France
Tiera Guinn |
🇸🇳 Senegal
Chalela |
🇳🇴 Norway
Imsee |
🇮🇶 Iraq
Chapter |
GROUP J |
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🇦🇷
Argentina
Blanche |
🇦🇹 Austria
Amani |
🇩🇿 Algeria
Subbie |
🇯🇴 Jordan
Abbiie |
GROUP K |
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🇵🇹
Portugal
Granit |
🇨🇴 Colombia
Eshe |
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Kimeng |
🇨🇩 DR Congo
Aweso |
GROUP L |
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🏴
England
Maseko |
🇭🇷 Croatia
Linna |
🇵🇦 Panama
Montana |
🇬🇭 Ghana
Gandhi |
HOW THE TOURNAMENT RUNS
From 48 teams to one winner. The road from group stage to the final.
Group Stage
12 groups of 4. Every team plays the other three in their group. Top finishers advance to the knockout rounds.
Round of 32
Knockout begins. Win and move on, lose and you're out.
Round of 16
Down to the last 16.
Quarterfinals
Eight teams left, four matches.
Semifinals
Two matches decide who plays for it all.
The Final
One match, one winner.
If your Country & HeroRAT wins, you’ll also receive a free one-year HeroRAT adoption and the opportunity to help name a future HeroRAT! We will reach out to all those who donated after the APOPO HeroRAT Cup tournament ends on July 19, 2026.
HOW IT WORKS
- Pick your team. Choose a participating Country and the HeroRAT supporting it.
- Make your donation. The donation goes straight to APOPO’s lifesaving work, and you’ll receive a 26% discount for the APOPO Store as a thank-you for your support after the tournament ends on July 19, 2026.
- Follow the run. Cheer your Country and HeroRAT through the tournament.
- If your Country & HeroRAT wins, you’ll also receive a free one-year HeroRAT adoption and the opportunity to propose a name for a future HeroRAT.
Donors may choose to donate 2×, 3×, 4×, or higher multiples of the standard entry amount. A donation at any of these levels grants the participant a corresponding number of reward bundles equal to the multiplier selected.
Each reward bundle includes:
One free one‑year HeroRAT adoption, and one opportunity to propose a name for a future HeroRAT.
- We will reach out to all those who donated after the APOPO HeroRAT Cup tournament ends on July 19, 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
Across Cambodia, Angola, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine, landmines still keep families from their own land. APOPO’s HeroRATs change that, sniffing out explosives faster than you would believe. Your gift helps train and care for the heroes who make it possible.
SHORT FAQ
Is my gift a donation? Yes. It is a charitable donation, not a purchase or a ticket, and every donor receives a guaranteed thank-you. Is this connected to the official tournament? No. APOPO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA or any organizer of the 2026 football tournament. Where does my money go? To APOPO’s mine clearance work. If you have any questions, please email us at herorats@apopo.org.
CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY + HERORAT
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