Description

The U14 Portimão International Cup will take place from 14 to 16 November 2025 in Portimão, Portugal. This elite-level tournament welcomes U14 teams (players born in 2012) to compete in a high-quality international setting against top academies from around the world. Location Portimão is located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal and is known for its excellent sports infrastructure, mild climate, and accessibility — making it a perfect destination for international youth football. Age Category • U14 – players born in 2012 • Playing format: 11v11 • Match structure: • 5 group stage games: 1 x 35 minutes • Finals: 3 matches, each 1 x 35 minutes Tournament Level Elite – Participation is by invitation or selection only. The tournament attracts some of the most prestigious youth academies in the world and offers a competitive environment tailored for player development at the highest level. Past Participants Include: R.C. Deportivo de La Coruña, Juventus, Liverpool FC, Fiorentina, LA Galaxy, NYCFC, Malmö FF, Brommapojkarna IF, FC Inter, Paris SG, Arsenal FC, Everton FC, Sporting CP, S.L. Benfica, Real Betis, Parma Calcio, Aston Villa FC, Crystal Palace FC, Sunderland AFC, Middlesbrough FC, Leeds United, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Red Bull Salzburg – and many more elite clubs from across Europe, North America, and beyond. Key Features: • 11v11 matches on full-size pitches • 3 full days of football in a tournament-style structure • Excellent local facilities and logistics • Ideal preparation and benchmarking event for academy-level teams This is a top-tier event in European youth football for the U14 category and a unique opportunity for clubs to test themselves against elite-level international competition.