This week, Buenos Aires is hosting a unique and no doubt fun event — the gay ‘World Cup’ of soccer. Nine teams from the US will compete against five teams from the UK, four from Argentina and one each from Chile, Uruguay and Mexico. There are also a number of city squads teams from around the world — The New York Ramblers, Vancouver’s Out for Kicks and the Sydney Rangers for instance.
Even though Buenos Aires is considered one of the most ‘Gay-Friendly’ cities in the world, it’s the first time a city in South American has hosted the International Gay and Lesbian Football Association World Soccer Championships — past host cities include London, Copenhagen, Chicago, San Francisco and Sydney. The event has been going strong since 1991.
The final game is happening this Saturday, September 29th, so if you’re lucky enough to be in Buenos Aires, be prepared for a party!