# SOCCA mini-football festivals in Rethymno

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/socca-mini-football-festivals-in-rethymno
> Updated: 2026-10-22T06:01:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Rethymno, Greece, hosted its third consecutive year of SOCCA mini-football tournaments, including the TUI SOCCA Champions League, the Aegean Cup for men and women, and the Diamonds Cup for children. The event featured 101 teams from 40 countries across five continents.

Upon the conclusion of the festival, the men’s national team was crowned champion after defeating Croatia in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The tournament saw significant local engagement, with over 10,000 people passing through the Sochora stadium area and more than 2,500 international visitors contributing to the region’s sports tourism and economic activity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Socca football festival concludes in Rethymno

The Socca football festival in Rethymno, Greece, concluded with the men's national team winning the championship against Croatia.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/socca-football-festival-concludes-in-rethymno

### 2026-10-14: Rethymno hosts SOCCA mini-football festivals

Rethymno hosts four SOCCA mini-football tournaments featuring 101 teams from 40 countries, including the TUI SOCCA Champions League and Aegean Cups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rethymno-hosts-socca-mini-football-festivals

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