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The World

Youth Cup

Gothia Cup is the world's largest and most International youth football tournament. Each year, around 1900 teams from 80 nations take part and they play 4700 matches on 110 pitches.

JULY 14TH-20TH • 2024 • GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

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JULY 14TH-20TH • 2024 • GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

Latest news

FIFA referee Maral Mirzai: "More people should dare to start refereeing"

Maral Mirzai from Borås is a referee in Damallsvenskan, the highest division in Sweden. She refereed this year's final in the Swedish Cup between Hammarby and BK Häcken and is a new FIFA referee.

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Lion City Sailors from Singapore are coming back to win Gothia Cup 2024

The Singaporian team reached all the way to the semifinals in the B11 category in Gothia Cup 2023, where they fell after a penalty shootout.

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Alexandra got to play Gothia Cup twice in one year

The team relished the challenge brought on by the international tournament and were delighted to get to do it all over again in Gothenburg.

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Gothia Cup 2023's matches contributed to 77 892 hours of exercise

The tournament and its sustainability partners continue to work towards achieving the third global goal: good health and well-being.

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27 hours of flight for the Gothia Cup experience

Academia Sport Madrid from Santiago, Chile, stood out as one of the most long-distance teams at Gothia Cup 2023.

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Community help make dream trip come true

Gothia Cup Cancún was the first step for the determined girls in Playa G14 team with their eyes on the glory.

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A new experience

The Gothia Cup Cancun is an all new experience. Combining football from a world class organizer with a world class tourist destination.

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January 3-8, 2023 • Cancun - Mexico

Are you ready for something new?

Welcome to the first edition of Gothia Cup in Cancun, Mexico. An international youth football tournament for girls and boys 11-16 years old.

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.

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What we do

Our main events

We believe that it is important to make a tournament a lifelong memory. With moments for everyone – moments of harmony and fellowship - moments where everyone comes together.

Opening Ceremony

The atmosphere surrounding the opening ceremony is electric enough to make you shiver with excitement. It’s a memory you’ll remember and smile at for the rest of your life.

The Finals

After one week of matches it’s finally time for the finals. Of the 1600 teams participating only 14 teams will become champions.

Leaders Party

The Leaders Party is our way to say thank you to all the leaders who gives a lot of their time to their players. This evening we will give you something special. Great food, a fantastic show and great company. This will be an evening you'll never forget. You deserve it!

Our centers

Heden and Kviberg is our largest field areas in terms of number of pitches and audience. In addition to great international football you will aslo find our event areas where our partners organize fun activities and competitions throughout the week.

The Gothia Cup Aftermovie

This aftermovie sums up all the wonderful memories and moments we created together during Gothia Cup 2023.

Gothia Cup 2023

In 2023 the 47th edition of Gothia Cup were held. 20740 goals were scored and matches were played on 107 pitches.

1878

Teams

69 Nations

4771

Matches

Gothia Cup is a unique place in the world, it is a magical country for players, leaders and dreamers. I am one of the dreamers. Every time I travel there I get tears in my eyes. I am happy there and I share Gothia Cups values. Gothia Cup has changed my life.

Igor Aslanov

Uzbekistan

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!