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At a glance

Torneo El Norte is an international youth football tournament held in Río Segundo, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.
It uses more than 10 natural grass pitches at the 20-hectare El Norte CD sports complex, with accommodation inside the complex.
Every team is guaranteed at least 5 matches, and teams are split into three cups—Oro, Plata and Bronce—each played through to a final.
Categories are organized by single birth year, with both boys' and girls' teams taking part.
The dates of the July 2027 edition have not yet been announced, so please check before registering.

Venue

Ruta 9, km 667, Río Segundo, Córdoba, Argentina

About the tournament

Torneo El Norte is an international youth football tournament held at the El Norte CD sports complex in Río Segundo, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. The 20-hectare complex has more than 10 professional-size natural grass pitches as well as accommodation and dining, so matches, lodging and meals are all in one place. Youth teams from several South American countries compete across three cups: Oro, Plata and Bronce.

Details

Torneo El Norte is an international youth football tournament held in Río Segundo, in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. Its official name is Torneo Internacional de Fútbol Infantil El Norte, and it is run by the organizer El Norte CD at its own sports complex. As the dates for the July 2027 edition have not yet been published, the information below is based on the previous edition and the general rules. 📅 Tournament dates · The 2027 edition is scheduled for July, but confirmed dates have not been posted on the official website. · The organizer runs the tournament twice a year, as a summer edition and a winter edition. 📍 Venue · All matches are played at Complejo El Norte CD in Río Segundo. · The 20-hectare sports complex has more than 10 professional-size natural grass pitches and 1 artificial grass pitch. · The complex also includes an event hall, a heated swimming pool, padel and tennis courts, a bar and a restaurant. · The facility is often used by Argentine professional clubs such as Instituto, Racing, River and Argentinos Juniors for training camps and pre-season tours. · The tournament address is Ruta 9, km 667, Río Segundo, Córdoba, Argentina. ✈️ Airport transfers · According to records from the previous edition, the participation package included return transfers from the airport and the bus terminal. ⚽ Categories · Categories are organized by single birth year, so players born in 2011 and in 2012 compete in different categories. · There are both boys' and girls' categories. · Younger players may be included in a squad, but each player may appear on the player list of only one category. · The category line-up changes from edition to edition, and the official website publishes it only as an image table, so the number of categories for this edition has not been confirmed. 🏆 Participating teams · The previous edition in February 2026 had 260 teams and between 3,500 and 3,750 players. · Many youth teams from leading Argentine clubs take part, along with teams from several South American countries. ⏱ Match format · Every team is guaranteed at least 5 matches. · Matches follow the rules of the Argentine Football Association and FIFA, plus the organizers' own rules. · After the group stage, teams are split into three cups—Oro, Plata and Bronce—each played through to a final. · A win is worth 3 points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0 points; ties are broken by goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head result and drawing of lots. · If a knockout match ends in a draw, 3 players per team take penalties in 7v7 and 9v9, and 5 players in 11v11. · In 7v7 and 9v9, goalkeepers may not handle the ball from a teammate's foot or a throw-in, and goal kicks in 7v7 are taken by hand only. · The allowed delay for kick-off is 15 minutes for the first match on each pitch and 10 minutes for later matches. 🏟 Tournament operations · Within the venue, the organizers provide player life insurance, medical services and a protected-area service. Insurance during travel is the responsibility of each team's organization. · Referees' decisions cannot be appealed. Other complaints must be submitted in writing, signed by the team representative, within 30 minutes of the end of the match, with a deposit of 30,000 pesos, which is returned if the complaint is upheld. · Every participating player receives a souvenir, regardless of ranking. · The tournament is directed by El Norte CD's tournament director, supported by more than 60 coordinators, medical staff and administrative staff. · A tour of the Mario Kempes Stadium in Córdoba is included as a side program. · Accommodation is inside the complex, a few dozen metres from the pitches, with three options: Hotel El Norte, duplex apartments or the residence.

How to enter

Participation in Torneo El Norte starts with submitting the registration form on the official website. Please follow the steps below. 1. Fill in and submit the registration form on the official website with your name, email, city, country, phone number, academy or club name and the categories you are interested in. 2. When the organizers contact you, confirm the edition and category you will take part in. 3. Review the official rules and prepare your player list. Each player may be registered in only one category. 4. Choose your accommodation within the complex: Hotel El Norte, duplex apartments or the residence. 5. Once participation is confirmed, arrange travel insurance and life insurance through your own organization. 📌 Registration summary · The entry fee is not published on the official website, so it must be confirmed directly with the organizer. · The dates of the July 2027 edition have not been confirmed, so please check the dates before registering. · For questions, contact info@torneoelnorte.com or +54 3572 677649.

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Contact

Official website: torneoelnorte.com
Email: info@torneoelnorte.com
Phone: +54 3572 677649
Instagram: @torneoelnorte