Continental Youth Cup
A global-style tournament where teams represent different regions, featuring a cultural parade and competitive play.
Age Group:
U12–U16
Age Group:
U12–U16
Age Group:
U12–U16
Location:
National Training Fields
Location:
National Training Fields
Location:
National Training Fields
Date:
Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
Date:
Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
Date:
Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
This is the tournament where pressure builds champions.
What to Expect
The Continental Youth Challenge is a premier international soccer competition designed to bring together young talents from across Europe and beyond. Focused entirely on player development, teamwork, and high-level competition, this tournament offers a unique opportunity for rising athletes to gain exposure, challenge themselves, and experience the intensity of competitive youth football.
Held once a year, the Continental Youth Challenge creates an environment that encourages ambition, fair play, and personal growth — making it a highlight event for youth academies, school teams, and club squads.
Tournament Rules
To ensure a fair, competitive, and safe environment, all teams participating in the Continental Youth Challenge must follow the official tournament rules outlined below.
Match Duration
Group Stage: 2×20 minutes
Knockout Matches: 2×25 minutes
Final Match: 2×30 minutes
Halftime Break: 5 minutes
Team Composition
11 players on the field (10 outfield + 1 goalkeeper)
Minimum 7 players required to start a match
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Rolling substitutions are allowed only with referee approval
What to Expect
The Continental Youth Challenge is a premier international soccer competition designed to bring together young talents from across Europe and beyond. Focused entirely on player development, teamwork, and high-level competition, this tournament offers a unique opportunity for rising athletes to gain exposure, challenge themselves, and experience the intensity of competitive youth football.
Held once a year, the Continental Youth Challenge creates an environment that encourages ambition, fair play, and personal growth — making it a highlight event for youth academies, school teams, and club squads.
Tournament Rules
To ensure a fair, competitive, and safe environment, all teams participating in the Continental Youth Challenge must follow the official tournament rules outlined below.
Match Duration
Group Stage: 2×20 minutes
Knockout Matches: 2×25 minutes
Final Match: 2×30 minutes
Halftime Break: 5 minutes
Team Composition
11 players on the field (10 outfield + 1 goalkeeper)
Minimum 7 players required to start a match
Squad size: Up to 18 players
Rolling substitutions are allowed only with referee approval
Schedule
September 3–4 — Arrival & Opening
September 5–6 — Training & Preparation
September 7–11 — Group Stage
September 11–13 — Round of 16
September 13–14 — Quarterfinals & Workshops
September 15-16 — Semifinals
September 17 — Grand Final & Closing
Schedule
September 3–4 — Arrival & Opening
September 5–6 — Training & Preparation
September 7–11 — Group Stage
September 11–13 — Round of 16
September 13–14 — Quarterfinals & Workshops
September 15-16 — Semifinals
September 17 — Grand Final & Closing
Goalkeeper Academy
“Every kick brings you closer to your dream.”
“Dreams grow stronger every training day.”
“Champions are made on the training ground.”
Goalkeeper Academy
“Every kick brings you closer to your dream.”
“Dreams grow stronger every training day.”
“Champions are made on the training ground.”
Goalkeeper Academy
“Every kick brings you closer to your dream.”
“Dreams grow stronger every training day.”
“Champions are made on the training ground.”