Gothia Cup

Known as the World Youth Cup, Gothia Cup has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Nearly 1500 teams take part each year in what is believed to be the most international football tournament in the world.

Location

Gothenburg, Sweden

Dates

Categories

boys categories U9-U17
girls categories U12-U17
mens open age
womens open age

Travel

Flights into Gothenburg are available from airports around the world.

Where to stay

Classroom accommodation or various upgrade options from hostel to hotel

Sample Itinery

•Sat 11th July Overnight flight.

•Sun 12th Arrive Gothenburg international airport in Sweden for transfer to tournament accommodations. Dinner.

•Mon 13th Breakfast. Opening games. Free time at leisure in the city. Dinner. Tournament Opening Ceremony in the Ullevi stadium.

•Tue 14th Breakfast. Group matches throughout the day and free time at leisure including local leisure activities (swimming, museums, Gothia Heden Center etc.) Dinner. Group Leaders party with food and live music. Disco for everyone in the city.

•Wed 15th Breakfast. Continuation of group matches throughout the day. Possible chance to visit Liseberg theme park or local attractions in the city. Dinner. Typically, a chance to see exhibition soccer match in the evening. Disco.

•Thu 16th Breakfast. Continuation of group matches throughout the day. Dinner. Evening disco.

•Fri 17th Breakfast. Qualification matches. Chance to visit the Liseberg theme park if you are playing today.

•Sat 18th Breakfast. The "A" finals take place in the Ullevi stadium. Presentations. Lunch is your last meal. Free time for last minute souvenir shopping.

•Sun 19th Breakfast. Return transfer to the airport for flight back to the USA.

Extended tours and combinations with tours in England or Denmark are also possible.