Some days are highlighted in red and today is one of them. The 24th edition of the tournament where the future stars are born kicks off with its first special event: the Group Stage draw.  

Starting at 7:00 p.m. CET and live on our official YouTube channel, the teams will find out their first three opponents in the competition, which kicks off on 1 April on the Costa Brava. 

The order of the categories drawn will be ascending, according to age. So, we will start by announcing the groups in the U12B category and then move through all the age groups until we reach the U19s.  

Follow the draw with even more excitement on our social media channels, where we will be posting the groups for each category in real time.  

Good luck to all the teams! 

  

The Women’s category (F16) is a classic of MICFootball, which will celebrate its 24th edition from March 31st to April 5th, 2026, on the Costa Brava. All players born in 2010 will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience: a week of living together with their teammates in the best hotels in Platja d’Aro, and they will face teams such as Valencia CF and other international clubs.

The Flaçà and Can Gibert fields (Girona) will host the group stage and knockout matches, while the final will be played at the Palamós Municipal Stadium on Saturday afternoon, April 4th.

The category’s history includes illustrious players such as Claudia Pina, Jana Fernández, and Sandy Baltimore, among others who currently shine at the highest level. This coming Easter, the stars of the future will have the opportunity to showcase their talent and leave their mark in a competition with over twenty years of history.

Registration for the F16 women’s category is still open on this website, or you can request more information by emailing info@micfootball.com

The accommodation areas for MICFootball 2026 have been announced. There will be a total of 5 areas spread throughout the Costa Brava.

The 24th edition of MICFootball is getting closer, and every week there are important new details about the tournament. Once again, thousands of people from all over the world will travel to the Costa Brava during next Easter week to enjoy not only soccer, but also the local cuisine and the lovely places the area has to offer.

From March 31 to April 5, 2026, hundreds of amateur teams and other world-renowned teams such as Real Madrid, Liverpool FC, Manchester United, and AC Milan will be staying in the different towns belonging to the Diputació de Girona, which we will now take a look at: Lloret de Mar (U19, U18, and U16); Platja D’Aro (F16 and U14); Roses (U15 and U13); L’Estartit (U12A); Palamós (U12B). A total of nine different categories will be spread across five accommodation areas, where more than 400 teams will rest after giving their all in the exciting matches of a tournament known worldwide as MICFootball.

The organization has the collaboration of more than 20 different hotels where players, family members and their companions will enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience both on and off the field. With just over four months to go before the start of a new edition, MICFootball will continue to announce more updates through its digital channels.

The MICFootball 2026 is gearing up for its 24th edition, which promises to be unforgettable once again. Clubs from around the world will gather on the Costa Brava to enjoy top-level youth football. Some of them will be making their tournament debut, including Olympiacos, Al-Ittihad, and LA Galaxy.

Olympiacos, from Greece, will be experiencing their first MICFootball. One of the oldest clubs in Greek football, with its first team currently competing in the Champions League, they will be looking to compete at their best in their first tournament in Catalonia.

Another team making their debut in Girona will be Al-Ittihad from Saudi Arabia, a club that has built a long-term club philosophy in recent years.

Finally, LA Galaxy will attempt to repeat their success from MICFootball Punta Cana 2025 (U14 category champions) at MICFootball Spain. The Americans, one of the clubs with the most potential in the Americas, will want to make their mark in what will be their first appearance here.

See the confirmed teams for 2026 here.

MICFootball 2026 is nearing its registration deadline. Teams have accelerated the registration process this year, securing their place in a tournament that attracts interest from clubs worldwide each year. Now, only a few spots remain available to experience the event.

What is the status of the categories for MICFootball 2026?

• No spots available: U19, U18, U16, U15, U14, U13, U12B & U12A
• Spots available: F16 (women’s) category

Announcement of confirmed teams

The MICFootball Instagram channel has been posting the confirmed teams for the 2026 edition daily for several weeks. You can see the club’s crest and country of origin in the Highlights. Additionally, All the team crests appear on the website.

 

It’s been a big week at the MICFootball offices. Four of the world’s best clubs have confirmed their participation in the 2026 edition (March 31st – April 5th).

Liverpool, Real Madrid, Olympique de Marseille, and Bayer Leverkusen will be part of a growing roster.

Real Madrid will be playing in the tournament for the twenty-first time. The Whites, who have won a total of 11 titles on the Costa Brava, will return to MIC with the aim of continuing their successful tradition in youth football. The Real Madrid youth academy, renowned for its ability to produce talents who go on to shine at the elite level, will be one of the tournament’s big draws.

Another Premier League team joining the tournament is Liverpool FC, another regular in recent years (this will be their seventh consecutive edition). The Anfield club will bring the intensity and competitive spirit that characterize its academy. The Reds will be looking for their second title after winning in 2019.

Bayer Leverkusen, who debuted in the MIC universe this summer at the Punta Cana edition, will be participating in MICFootball Spain for the first time, which marks a milestone for the tournament. The German team, famous for its focus on developing young players and its commitment to emerging talent, will add the German seal of discipline and quality.

Finally, Olympique de Marseille, one of France’s most iconic clubs and 2022 winners of the U15 category, will participate again.

 

The list of confirmed teams for MICFootball 2026 is growing as the weeks go by. Once again, the Costa Brava will enjoy the best youth football in the world between 31st march and 5 april of the upcoming year.  

Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Sevilla FC and Sporting Clube de Braga have been added to the list of teams already confirmed.  

Until today, the Premier League is the most represented league with three clubs: Manchester United, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace. On the other hand, there are a total of five confirmed leagues that already have at least one representative: Sevilla FC (La Liga), AC Milan (Serie A), Sporting Clube de Braga (Primeira Liga), AFC Ajax (Eredivisie) and Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukrainian Premier League).  

Don’t miss out! Register now at micfootball.com and play against the best in the tournament where the future stars are born. We will soon announce more confirmed clubs on our social media channels!