IBERCUP CASCAIS 2026 BRINGS TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS AND TOP FOOTBALL ACADEMIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

IberCup Cascais once again stands out as one of the leading international youth football events, bringing together 434 teams, around 12,000 participants and more than 40 represented countries this year.

Considered an IberCup Elite tournament, the event has established itself as a privileged stage for emerging talent, gathering young athletes from different cultures alongside some of the most prestigious academies in world football.

Among the top confirmed participants are clubs such as Juventus, AS Roma, FC Barcelona, SL Benfica, Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, Manchester United and Bayern Munich, further reinforcing the competition’s position as a global reference in youth football.

Throughout the tournament, more than 1,200 matches will be played in an operation involving 150 referees and around 200 volunteers, reflecting the organizational scale and sustained growth of the event.

Year after year, IberCup Cascais continues to establish itself as an international meeting point for grassroots football, combining competition, development and cultural exchange, while strengthening the region’s reputation as a leading destination for youth sport and sports tourism.