Coronation Cup 2025: England vs Brazil – A Clash of The Titans at Guards Polo Club
The prestigious Coronation Cup returns to the iconic grounds of Guards Polo Club on Saturday, 26 July 2025, featuring an exciting international face-off between England and Brazil. This fixture, one of the most anticipated events on the global polo calendar, will showcase eight of the sport’s finest players—each bringing international experience and elite horsepower to the field.
ENGLAND
1. Louis Hine (5)
One of the brightest young stars in British polo, Louis Hine has quickly earned recognition for his composure under pressure and lethal accuracy in front of goal. Winner of the USPA Gold Cup this year, where his handicap has been raised to 7 goals, Louis was also a back-to-back winner of the Cowdray Gold Cup in 2021 and 2022 and won the Coronation Cup against Uruguay on his debut appearance in 2022.
2. Ollie Cudmore (5)
Cudmore makes his fifth Coronation Cup appearance here since his debut in 2014, and was also a winner of the Westchester Cup in 2018, the same year he won the Gold Cup with El Remanso. Ollie brings forward plenty of home-bred horsepower and is playing in the high goal this year for Sujan Indian Tigers, winning the sub final of the Queen’s Cup.
3. Max Charlton (6)
A multi-disciplinary talent, Charlton is an unstoppable force whether on grass, arena, or snow. With one of the most versatile playing styles in modern polo, Max brings flair, speed, and strength to the England midfield and is currently enjoying another successful season with Emlor. Max is a three-time winner of the Coronation Cup and won the Westchester Cup in 2023.
4. Tommy Beresford (7)
As England’s highest-handicapped player, Tommy is known for his dynamic open play and tactical intelligence. A winner of the Queen’s Cup in 2017 and the Gold Cup in 2023, Tommy also counts victory in two Coronation Cups and two Westchester Cups to his name and made his Argentine Open debut in 2023.
1. Louis Hine (5)
One of the brightest young stars in British polo, Louis Hine has quickly earned recognition for his composure under pressure and lethal accuracy in front of goal. Winner of the US Open this year, where his handicap has been raised to 7 goals, Louis was also a back-to-back winner of the Gold Cup in 2021 and 2022 and won the Coronation Cup against Uruguay on his debut appearance in 2022.
2. Ollie Cudmore (5)
Cudmore makes his fifth Coronation Cup appearance here since his debut in 2014, and was also a winner of the Westchester Cup in 2018, the same year he won the Gold Cup with El Remanso. Ollie brings forward plenty of home-bred horsepower and is playing in the high goal this year for Sujan Indian Tigers, winning the sub final of the Queen’s Cup.
3. Max Charlton (6)
A multi-disciplinary talent, Charlton is an unstoppable force whether on grass, arena, or snow. With one of the most versatile playing styles in modern polo, Max brings flair, speed, and strength to the England midfield and is currently enjoying another successful season with Emlor. Max is a three-time winner of the Coronation Cup and won the Westchester Cup in 2023.
4. Tommy Beresford (7)
As England’s highest-handicapped player, Tommy is known for his dynamic open play and tactical intelligence. A winner of the Queen’s Cup in 2017 and the Gold Cup in 2023, Tommy also counts victory in two Coronation Cups and two Westchester Cups to his name and made his Argentine Open debut in 2023.
BRAZIL
1. Marcelo Camargo (2)
A seasoned player and patron with experience across South America and Europe, Camargo is the force behind Colorado Polo, winners of the Conosur Cup in 2024 and two-time winners of the Copa de Oro Ellerstina Gold Cup.
2. Joao Paulo ‘JP’ Ganon (7)
A familiar name in the international polo circuit, JP Ganon has represented Brazil in multiple World Polo Championships and Polo Nations Cups, and played in the Coronation Cup in 2001 and 2011. He is a key player for Colorado and comes to England having just played for Brazil against France in Chantilly.
3. Pedrinho Zacharias (8)
Zacharias is among the top Brazilian professionals currently competing in the international high-goal scene, with multiple seasons in the Argentine Open and stints with top-tier teams. He has been a runner up at the World Championships for Brazil and was previously handicapped as high as 9 goals, winning the Câmara in Argentina in 2020. He makes his Coronation Cup debut this year.
4. Rodrigo Andrade (8)
One of Brazil’s highest-ever handicapped players, Rodrigo brings elite-level experience from La Dolfina and other world-class teams and is the most experienced player on the team. He has countless wins to his name including the Ellerstina Gold Cup, USPA Gold Cup, Cowdray Gold Cup, Queen’s Cup, the Camara, the Pilar Cup, and he even subbed in the final minutes to win the Argentine Open with La Dolfina in 2019. He has played in the Coronation Cup twice and will be vying to get his name on the trophy for the first time.
Match Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
📍 Venue: Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park
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Join us for an unforgettable day of international polo, whether you’re a lifelong polo fan or new to the sport. The 2025 International Day promises world-class sport and entertainment at one of the world’s most iconic clubs.
