Football 7
- Age groups
- 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Played as
- 7 v 7
- Match duration
- 2 × 12 minutes
International youth football tournament
Junior Cup 2027
Six age groups, two match formats and invited clubs from 16 countries. Join us in Novi Sad in May 2027 and play at Junior Cup.
- 16 invited countries International tournament
- 6 age groups 2015 – 2020
- 7v7+6v6 two formats Football 6 and Football 7
- Novi Sad host city May 2027
About
A tournament played for the kids
Junior Cup brings together youth teams from Serbia and the wider region. For players it is a chance to face teams they never meet in their own league. For coaches, a chance to see where their players stand against peers from other countries.
Every age group plays in a format suited to its age. The result matters, but it is not the only measure. We value player development, fair play and respect for opponents, referees and spectators just as much.
The tournament is hosted by Novi Sad in May 2027.
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Youth development
Fewer players on the pitch means more touches of the ball and more decisions in the game.
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Fair play
Respect for the opponent, the referee and the parents in the stands matters as much as the result.
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Novi Sad as host
A city inviting clubs from 16 countries across the region in May 2027.
Categories
Age groups
Six categories, players born 2015 to 2020. Players born 2015 to 2018 play Football 7, those born 2019 and 2020 play Football 6.
- Born 2015 U12
- Born 2016 U11
- Born 2017 U10
- Born 2018 U9
- Born 2019 U8
- Born 2020 U7
Football 7 (7 v 7) Football 6 (6 v 6)
Rules of play
Format
Two formats, adapted to the players' age.
Football 6
- Age groups
- 2019, 2020
- Played as
- 6 v 6
- Match duration
- 20 minutes
Pitch dimensions, substitution rules, competition system and schedule: TBD. Detailed rules will be published before the tournament.
International tournament
Countries
For Junior Cup 2027 we invite clubs from 16 countries.
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Serbia Host country
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North Macedonia
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Croatia
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Hungary
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Slovenia
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Austria
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Romania
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Montenegro
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Bulgaria
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Albania
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Greece
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Cyprus
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Germany
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Switzerland
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Spain
Why come
Why Junior Cup
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International experience
Matches against teams from other countries and a different style of play, for players and coaches alike.
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A format for every age
Football 7 and Football 6, with match lengths adapted to each age group.
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Fair play first
A tournament where play, behaviour and respect count equally.
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Clear age categories
Six separate categories, for players born 2015 to 2020.
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Novi Sad as host
Players, coaches and parents get to know the city and teams from across the region.
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New friendships
Children from different countries, the same pitch and the same ball.
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Accommodation and transport
We assist teams with arranging accommodation in Novi Sad and transport from the hotel to the pitch.
Register
Expression of interest
This is not a final registration. Leave your details and we will contact you once exact dates, schedule and entry conditions are announced.
- Send your interestFill in the form, it takes about a minute.
- We get in touchOnce dates, venues and the entry fee are known.
- You confirmOnly then does the registration become final.