Celebrate

As we build a sustainable future, Gothia Cup, the world's largest youth football tournament, can make a real difference..

Opening

Ceremony

We believe that it is important to make a lifelong memory from the tournament. A moment for everyone – a moment of harmony and fellowship.

50 years is a long time. A time that holds so much development, so many events. We will, of course, celebrate this.

Our First Sustainability Report

Gothia Cup has a strong focus on sustainability, and now the first sustainability report is being presented.

The World

Youth Cup

The worlds largest youth football tournament. Each year nearly 2000 teams from around 80 nations participate.

JULY 13-19 • 2025 • GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

Stats 2024

1911

Teams

72

Nations

4820

Matches

142

Fields

Gothia Play
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Celebrate

As we build a sustainable future, Gothia Cup, the world's largest youth football tournament, can make a real difference.

Book your hotel stay

Gothia Cup offers favorable hotel rates during the tournament – the Gothia Card and opening ceremony tickets are included when booking a minimum of five nights.

Let us introduce!

Team Steward

The team is responsible for Fair Play. To reinforce this, one person per team is appointed, it can be a leader or another accompanying individual, who is responsible for their own team. The Team Steward is listed in the team lineup and is responsible for the behavior of their own team, the leaders, and the supporters during the matches.

We are here to help

We feel very proud to be able to give the best support to our teams. In our help center you will find important information about the tournament and answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, you are welcome to contact us.

Testimonials

See what our visitors have to say about us

“Fantastic memories – a really great tournament. So many teams come together, connecting through football. There’s a lot of love and a truly amazing tournament.”

Dejan Kulusevski
Professional player for Tottenham Hotspur and the Swedish national team

“When I was growing up, I realised that not everyone has the same opportunities. It makes me so happy to have been able to help create opportunities for young people through the Kim Källström Trophy – young people who may not always have the best conditions. And of course, Gothia Cup, which has done an amazing job.””

Kim Källström
Former Swedish national team player and initiator of the Kim Källström Trophy

“My strongest memory with the team was when we went to Gothia Cup. It was so much fun to play in a tournament with international opponents. I had a great time throughout the entire tournament.”

Kosovare Asllani
Professional player for London City Lionesses and the Swedish national team

“I am proud to be part of the huge Gothia Cup Family. The tournament is part of my life. It is amazing to see how Gothia has grown and I am so fortunate year after year to get to spend time with the young people whose lives are changed through this incredible experience. I love Gothia Cup!”

Patricia Espinosa
Gothia Cup Hall of Fame member

“Very fond memories. For us, it was amazing to be able to go there. It was a fantastic experience to play against teams from all over the world. Gothia Cup is a fantastic experience for young players.”

Xabi Alonso
Former Spanish national team player and current head coach of Bayer Leverkusen

“In the summer of 1998, I experienced my very first international football tournament – Gothia Cup. Among all the major tournaments and prestigious championships I have been fortunate to be a part of – including four World Cups and as many European Championships – Gothia Cup will always hold a special place in my heart. It was there that I first stepped into an unknown yet incredible football world, filled with new countries, languages, personalities, players, and situations. That week, I grew tremendously, and when I left Gothenburg, I knew exactly what I wanted: to referee a World Cup and become one of the best referees in the world.”

Jonas Eriksson
Former Swedish elite football referee

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