Age Group
U12–U16
Location
National Training Fields
Date
Sep 3, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Demonstration event. No actual registration is provided.
What to Expect
The Continental Youth Challenge brings together young talents from across Europe and beyond, focusing on player development, teamwork, and high-level competition.
Held once a year, the event encourages ambition, fair play, and personal growth.
Official Rules
- Group Stage: 2 × 20 minutes
- Knockout Matches: 2 × 25 minutes
- Final Match: 2 × 30 minutes
- Halftime Break: 5 minutes
- 11 players on the field; minimum 7 required to start
- Squad size: up to 18 players
- Rolling substitutions only with referee approval
Schedule
Tournament 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
