Córdoba Cup

At a glance

• The Córdoba Cup is an international youth football tournament held in Córdoba, Argentina, from 7 to 12 December 2026.
• The boys' tournament reaches its 38th edition and the girls' tournament its 20th, and both are held during the same period.
• The boys' tournament is divided into 11-a-side and 7-a-side for players born from 2009/10 to 2019/2020, and the girls' youth category is Sub 13.
• Matches last 40 minutes in all categories, and squads are 18 players for 11-a-side and 12 for 7-a-side.
• The organizer, Torneos CUP, states that the tournament brings together teams from across South America, centred on Argentina and Chile.

Venue

Complejo Polideportivo La Amistad, Villa Retiro, Córdoba, Argentina

About the tournament

The Córdoba Cup is an international youth football tournament held every year in Córdoba, Argentina. The organizer, Torneos CUP, runs it as a summer edition and a winter edition, and the December summer edition reaches its 38th edition in 2026. A girls' tournament is held at the same time, in its 20th edition.

Details

The Córdoba Cup is an international youth football tournament held in Córdoba, Argentina. The organizer, Torneos CUP, describes it as the most prestigious boys' youth football tournament in South America. The December edition reaches its 38th edition in 2026, and the girls' tournament is held at the same time in its 20th edition. 📅 Dates The tournament runs for six days, from 7 to 12 December 2026. The 38th boys' tournament and the 20th girls' tournament are held during the same period. Draws and detailed schedules for each edition are posted separately on the organizer's website as the tournament approaches. 📍 Venue The tournament takes place in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. The venue is the Complejo Polideportivo La Amistad, located at a sports grounds near Villa Retiro, where 12 pitches are used at the same time. In the past, the final has also been played at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, where Argentina's national team plays. Pitch assignments and draws for each edition are posted on the website as the tournament approaches. ⚽ Categories The tournament is divided into boys' and girls' competitions, and age eligibility is based on year of birth. · Boys' 11-a-side — born 2009/10, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 · Boys' 7-a-side — born 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019/2020 · Girls' 11-a-side — Sub 13 (born 2013, 2014, 2015) The girls' tournament also has an open category (Libre) for players aged 15 and over, but as it is an adult category, the youth category for girls is Sub 13. 🏆 Teams The boys' tournament is in its 38th edition and the girls' in its 20th. More than 200 teams are reported to take part in each edition; the July winter edition has 120~150 teams and 2,000~2,500 players, and the December summer edition is about twice that size. Teams come from more than 15 provinces within Argentina alone, and the tournament director said in an interview with local media that international teams come from eight countries. Teams from Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico are mentioned. The exact number of participating teams for each edition is not published on the official website. ⏱ Match format Based on the previous edition's rules: · Matches last 40 minutes in all categories, with two 20-minute halves. Only the girls' open category plays 50 minutes, with two 25-minute halves. · Squads are 18 players for 11-a-side and 12 for 7-a-side. If a visiting team stays in Córdoba, the 11-a-side squad may be enlarged. · To start a match, 11-a-side teams need 7 players and 7-a-side teams need 5. · In 11-a-side, up to 7 substitutions per match are allowed, and substituted players cannot return. In 7-a-side, substitutions are free with the referee's approval. · 7-a-side pitches measure about 40×25m. · Each team is guaranteed at least 5~6 matches during the tournament, and Gold, Silver and Bronze Cup trophies are awarded according to the standings. 🏟 Organization · Yellow and red cards count toward the fair play ranking. Yellow cards do not accumulate, a red card leads to a provisional suspension, and serious fouls result in disqualification from the category. · Players are verified at on-site accreditation with an original ID card or federation registration card, or a copy of either, along with a recent photo. · Spectator admission is 7,000 Argentine pesos per day, and parking is 5,000 pesos per day. Large buses are exempt from parking fees. · To lodge a protest against a refereeing decision, a deposit of 500,000 pesos or USD 300 is required. 🌊 About the area Córdoba is Argentina's second city after Buenos Aires and one of the oldest university cities in South America. The Sierras de Córdoba mountains stretch to the west of the city, offering cooler places to visit even in midsummer. Besides this tournament, the organizer Torneos CUP also runs the Bariloche Cup, Patagonia Cup, Mendoza Cup, Carlos Paz Cup, Cuyo Cup San Juan and the Osorno Cup in Chile.

How to enter

The Córdoba Cup does not have a separate online application form on its official website; the organizer, Torneos CUP, handles entry enquiries by email and WhatsApp. 1. Confirm your category Decide which category to enter: boys' 11-a-side, boys' 7-a-side, or girls' Sub 13. Age is determined by year of birth. 2. Enter Contact the organizer by email or WhatsApp to express your interest and receive information. Stating which edition you want (the July winter edition or the December summer edition), the age category, team size and whether you need accommodation will help you receive a quote sooner. 3. Submit the squad list Squads are 18 players for 11-a-side and 12 for 7-a-side. If a visiting team stays in Córdoba, the 11-a-side squad may be enlarged. 4. Prepare player documents For each player, prepare an original ID card or federation registration card, or a copy that confirms identity, along with a recent photo. 5. On-site accreditation At on-site accreditation before the tournament starts, submit the documents above to confirm player eligibility. 📌 Entry process summary · The order is: confirm category → enter → submit squad list → prepare documents → on-site accreditation. · Entry fees and the registration deadline are not published on the official website, so please check directly with the organizer. · Spectator admission is 7,000 pesos per day, and parking is 5,000 pesos per day. · Lodging a protest against a refereeing decision requires a deposit of 500,000 pesos or USD 300. · Accommodation is reportedly linked to local hotels and youth hostels depending on team size, but specific accommodation packages are not published on the official website. · International teams are advised to enquire early, given flight and travel schedules. · For enquiries, contact torneoscup@gmail.com or cordobacup@gmail.com, or WhatsApp +54 9 351 539-1526. The organizer's general enquiry address is info@torneoscup.com.

Photos

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Contact

Official website

cordobacup.com

Email

torneoscup@gmail.com

Phone

+54 9 351 539-1526

Instagram

@torneoscup