Requirements and rules
of the contest
→ Be of legal age (any country).
→ Submit 1 to 3 photographs.
→ Theme: football as you experience it.
→ Use any camera (including cell phones).
→ Photographs taken by you.
What matters is that your image is authentic.
Registration closes in:
Key dates
Prizes
The winning photographs
FIRST PLACE
$6,000 USD
Trip to Mexico City + Exhibition
TWO SECOND
PLACES
$3,000 USD
each
+ Exhibition
THREE THIRD
PLACES
$2,000 USD
each
+ Exhibition
The jury
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ
Renowned American photographer, famous for her portraits of celebrities, artists, musicians, political leaders, and sports legends. Her work has been published in books and magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone.
PABLO ORTIZ MONASTERIO
Mexican photographer and editor with a long international career. He is the founder of the photography magazine Luna Córnea and coordinator of bibliographic collections such as Río de luz and Círculo de arte.
CARLOS CUARÓN
Mexican screenwriter, producer and director who has won several international awards. As a screenwriter, he has been nominated for Oscars and BAFTAs and has won the Venice Film Festival. His successful debut as a director, Rudo y cursi (2008), shows the passion of two brothers for football.
ANA HOP
Mexican photographer specializing in portraiture. She contributes to publications such as Monocle, Vogue, among others. She is the author of the book
ATC 1963.
Selection criteria
A fresh perspective and a
unique way of expressing oneself.
Images that move,
that connect.
Football experienced,
football felt.
The photograph may be edited. What matters is that it is authentic.
The jury's decision is final and binding.
Get inspired with the work of
Annie Leibovitz
at the 1986 World Cup
Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Everything you need to know about the contest
Who can participate?
Anyone of legal age, from any country in the world.
How many photographs can I submit?
One to three photos, either as individual images or as part of a series. They can be in black and white or color.
What must the photographs be about?
The central theme must be football and all elements that reflect the excitement of this sport.
Can I participate with photos taken with a cell phone?
Yes, as long as they meet the technical specifications: JPG format, file size between 5 and 10 MB, and resolution of 300 dpi.
Are images generated with Artificial Intelligence accepted?
No. Photographs must be original and taken by you. Editing allowed: You may use digital tools—including AI features—to refine your image and strengthen its narrative and aesthetics (e.g., cropping, exposure adjustments, color, contrast, sharpness, noise reduction, and light cleaning of imperfections), as long as the photograph retains its integrity and remains true to the original scene.
Original files:
Keep your original files (RAW/negative and/or original JPG), as they may be requested for verification.
Do my photographs have to be unpublished?
Yes. The images must be unpublished, original, and your own work. They cannot have been awarded prizes, publicly exhibited, or published in books, magazines, newspapers, or digital media.
Can I put my signature or watermark on the photos?
No. Photographs must not have a signature, watermark, or any identifying mark.
What are the prizes?
First place: $6,000 USD + trip to the awards ceremony + exhibition. Second place (2 winners): $3,000 USD each + exhibition. Third place (3 winners): $2,000 USD each + exhibition.
Submit your photographs to the open call, where Annie Leibovitz's exhibition will be part of the jury.
Call for entries: February 11 - April 30, 2026.
$18,000 USD in prizes.
You are invited by:
