The Gañafote Cup starts its international tour with the first preliminary phases in Colombia, Chile, Canada and Italy.
The GAÑAFOTE CUP 2026 continues to consolidate itself as one of the major references of grassroots soccer worldwide, with the celebration of the in the last few days, of the first five international preliminary phases, which have brought together hundreds of players in different parts of the world. The champions of each country already have direct qualification for the Fase Final of the tournament, which will be played in March 2026 in Huelva (Spain).
On Manizales (Colombia)the competition has crowned Galaxy FCGalaxy FC, who beat Sarmiento Lora in the final in a thrilling duel that attracted a large number of fans over a weekend full of soccer and excitement. While we are still in South America, Chilean soccer was also in the limelight in the final against Sarmiento Lora.Chilean soccer also took center stage, and with a winner: the UC Chicureowho the title of champion in the qualifying round of the Chilean Chileafter defeating BTalent in a final that stood out for the high level and commitment of all the participating teams and the competitiveness of the country's and the competitiveness of the best teams in the country..
Another of the previous phases of this edition of the Huelva tournament was held in Toronto (Canada). Toronto (Canada) with the triumph of City Wave against A-Squadthus assuring their presence in the final phase of the Gañafote Cup. Finally, Bari (Italy) has hostedhosted one of the most crowded one of the most crowded preliminary phases, with the participation of 50 teams from different countries in an atmosphere full of talent, competitiveness and sportsmanship. The Emanuele Emanuele Troise Emanuele Troise team was proclaimed champion, also making it to the grand final of a tournament of the tournament, which in the words of its CEO, Joaquín Rasco, "is a world showcase for these teams".
From same In the same way and in parallel, in the Rosario (Argentina) Rosario (Argentina), a qualifying round was held in the Argentinean country, where Club Atletico Talleres won the championship Club Atlético Talleres was proclaimed champion after beating AIP La Salud in a thrilling final, thus securing its ticket to the final round of the qualifying round in Argentina, which will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. the final phase of the qualifying round Argentina, which will be held in Buenos Aires in November.
These competitions reinforce the international expansion of the Gañafote Cup, which continues to grow as an essential event for youth soccer. "We are thrilled to see how the spirit of the Gañafote Cup is lived in so many countries, with young talents enjoying and competing with the values of the sport as a flag. It is incredible to see the feeling of excitement, coexistence and passion that accompanies the Gañafote Cup in any part of the world", said Joaquín Rasco, CEO of the tournament, which has traveled to Colombia to witness the qualifying round.
With these first previews, the road to the Gañafote Cup 2026 continues, bringing together the best canteranos the planet in an event that promises spectacle, learning and conviviality. This year a new record number of registrations has been broken, closing 95% of the participating teams six months before the event.
This year, the championship will featurein all its phases, with the participation of more than 500 teamsAnother record number that reflects the international dimension of an event that continues to grow year after year.
Thus, it is expected that this year about 30,000 people will attend the Final Phase in Huelva, becoming a real revolution for the tourism sector in the province of Huelva, breaking the seasonality and closing about twenty hotels for this sporting tournament.
