Challenge Cup Algarve 2026

Between June 26 and 28, Lagoa will once again be one of the cities participating in another edition of the ⚽𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🏆. Entry is free! The ⚽𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🏆 is an international youth football tournament that will take place on June 26, 27, and 28, 2026, in the cities of Lagos, Lagoa, and Portimão, gathering around 200 teams and approximately 4,000 athletes from 10 countries: Portugal, Spain, France, the United States of America, Brazil, the Philippines, the Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Chile, and Canada. The national representation is noteworthy, with teams from all districts of mainland Portugal, as well as from the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira, making this event a true gathering of Portuguese youth football. About 10,000 families are also expected to accompany their young athletes, which represents a significant impact on the region, both in terms of tourism and economy. The tournament covers male and female categories of U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, and U17, establishing itself as one of the largest and most diverse youth football competitions held in the Algarve. More than just a sports competition, the ⚽𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🏆 is a platform for cultural exchange and promoting values such as fair play and sports education, contributing to the overall development of young athletes and strengthening sports tourism in the Algarve region. In Lagoa, the sports matches will take place at the Municipal Stadium of Bela Vista, in Parchal and at the Estômbar Sports Complex, and entry is free. You can find all the information about the tournament, as well as the game schedules on the official competition website 👉 https://challengecuptournaments.com/pt/challenge-cup-algarve/ Come support these athletes in this great international competition that is the ⚽𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲🏆, in Lagoa! 👏🙌