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International football tournaments in Antalya

Overview

Antalya, Turkey, has hosted various international football competitions in late 2026. The Junior World Cup Antalya (JWCA) concluded in Belek on October 26 after a two-stage tournament. The event involved approximately 4,000 young players and over 300 teams from more than 40 countries, including major European academies such as Borussia Dortmund, FC Porto, and AZ Alkmaar. Notable winners included Aspendos Atletik SK in the U17 category, Borussia Dortmund in the U16 category, and FC Porto in the U11 category. The tournament, sponsored by Marport, was noted for its role in sports tourism by extending the local tourism season.

In early November, the city began hosting the 2026 Mini Football World Cup. The tournament features national teams divided into groups. In the opening round of Group One, defending champion Russia defeated host nation Turkey 5-1, while Qatar defeated Tunisia 7-3. In Group Two, Libya, the 2023 runner-up, defeated Indonesia 14-0, and Saudi Arabia secured a 3-2 win against Iraq.

Entities

Antalya · Borussia Dortmund · International Minifootball Federation · Mert Paflak · Marport

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Antalya 2026 Mini Football World Cup begins in Turkey

    The 2026 Mini Football World Cup has launched in Antalya, Turkey, with Russia, Qatar, Libya, and Saudi Arabia securing opening victories.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Junior World Cup Antalya 2026 concludes in Turkey

    The Junior World Cup Antalya 2026 concluded in Turkey, hosting 4,000 athletes and 300 teams from 40 countries to promote youth football and sports tourism.

  3. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Antalya to host 2026 IMF Minifootball World Cup

    Antalya, Turkey, will host the 2026 IMF World Cup for minifootball from November 1–6, featuring 16 national teams from around the world.

Sources

al-kas.com · annahar-news.com · basakgazetesi.com · turizmgazetesi.com · turksporajansi.com · yksityinen.fi

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