4th FootballMind Youth Tournament
2 differentlocationsdates
1 Elite tournament in Greece
U9 (2017)
📍Thessaloniki
📅22-23-24.5.2026
U11 (2015)
📍Thessaloniki
📅22-23-24.5.2026
U10 (2016)
📍Katerini
📅5-6-7.6.2026
U12 (2014)
📍Katerini
📅5-6-7.6.2026
22-23-24.5.2026
U9 & U11
Location: Z7 Zagorakis Training Center
Type of ground: Grass
Format: U9: 6x6 – U11: 8x8
Dimensions: U9: 50x30m – U11: 60x40m
Dimensions: U9: 50x30m –
U11: 60x40m
5-6-7.6.2026
U10 & U12
Location: Katerini (3 training centers)
Type of ground: Grass
Format: U10: 7x7 – U12: 9x9
Dimensions: U10: 55x35m – U12: 65x45m
Dimensions: U10: 55x35m –
U12: 65x45m
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.png "AS-Roma-(ITA)"){kind=logo}
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.png "Aris-FC-(GRE)"){kind=logo}
.png "Crvena-Zvezda-(SRB)"){kind=logo}
.png "Deportivo-La-Coruna-(SPA)"){kind=logo}
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.png "K-Beerschot-VA-(BEL)"){kind=logo}
.png "Leeds-United-(ENG)"){kind=logo}
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.png "Panathinaikos-FC-(GRE)"){kind=logo}
.png "SS-Braga-(POR)"){kind=logo}
.png "SS-Lazio-(ITA)"){kind=logo}
.png "Steaua-Bucuresti-(ROM)"){kind=logo}
Programme
Thursday
Most of the foreign teams arrive one day before the tournament begins.
Thursday
Friday noon
Most of the Greek teams arrive at their hotels around noon.
Friday afternoon
First matches of 1st group stage
Friday afternoon
Saturday morning
Last matches of 1st group stage
Saturday afternoon
First matches of 2nd group stage
Saturday afternoon
Sunday morning
Last matches of 2nd group stage + knock out stage
Sunday noon
End of tournament & ceremony
Sunday noon
Sunday afternoon
Departure of Greek teams
Monday
Departure most of the foreign teams
Monday
Structure of tournament
Our tournament is inspired by the European elite youth football model, where the key pillars are multiple matches against teams from different backgrounds and cultures, a high-intensity playing rhythm, fair competition, and a structure that keeps every participant engaged until the very last day of the event.
Ranking & Motivation
An important feature of the tournament is that every team receives a final ranking position.
This ensures that all participants remain motivated and competitive until the very end, striving for the best possible placement in the standings.
Tournament Format
The tournament is structured around three competitive stages designed to ensure balance, intensity, and motivation for all participating teams.
1st Stage: Group Phase I
- 8 or 6 groups consisting of 5, 6, or 7 teams each.
- Every team plays multiple matches against different opponents, maximizing game experience and diversity.
2nd Stage: Group Phase II
- 2 or 4 groups of 4, 5, or 6 teams.
- Teams are re-grouped based on their performance in the first stage, creating balanced and competitive matchups.
3rd Stage: Knockout Phase
- Begins from the Quarter-Finals or Semi-Finals, depending on the age category.
- The stage culminates with the Grand Final, where the champions of each division are crowned.
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