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The Gothia Cup

The Gothia Cup is the world’s largest youth soccer tournamentand arguably the most international. In Gothenburg, Sweden, your team will join over 1,700 teams from 80 countries to experience a high standard of play and a level of excitement unsurpassed in youth sports. From the Olympic-style opening ceremony to the 4,500 matches played in front of thousands of fans to the Gothia Cup Disco, this international tournament delivers an experience like no other. Tour must depart North America on 7/12 for 2024.
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  • Itinerary

10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • City Hall Square
  • Götaplatsen

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Start tour
Day 2 : Hej Copenhagen

Welcome meeting and orientation

Copenhagen city walk

Take in the colorful capital of Denmark! See the Church of Our Lady, Round Tower, Stroget, and City Hall Square.

Dinner

Training session led by your coaching staff

Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.

Day 3 : Copenhagen—Gothenburg

Travel to Gothenburg

Gothenburg city walk

Explore the city of Gothenburg, located on Sweden’s west coast. Ascend Guldhedens Vattentorn, visit the Cultural Center, and see Götaplatsen, Concert Hall, and Ålvsborg Bridge.

Dinner

Day 4 : Gothenburg
Gothia Cup First Round Matches

Participate in your team's first round match.

Dinner

Gothia Cup Opening Ceremonies

Tonight, we will attend the Gothia Cup Opening Ceremony. The opening ceremony is the week’s major gathering: a two-hour long show with music, dancing, fireworks, a presentation of all participating nations and joy unbounded.

Day 5 : Gothenburg
Gothia Cup Second Round Matches

Participate in your team's second round match. During our time not playing, we will have free time to enjoy the Heden Center, Gothenburg, or to watch other Gothia Cup matches.

Dinner

After dinner, we will have time to experience the Heden Center or take part in any social activities that may be organized by the Gothia Cup. The Gothia Heden Center is the tournament’s headquarters during the week. In the Gothia Heden Center there will be a large event and exhibition area where our partners arrange fun activities and contests. You will also find souvenirs, food courts, and Taste the World here!

Day 6 : Gothenburg
Gothia Cup Second Round Matches

Participate in your team's second round match. During our time not playing a match, we will have free time to enjoy the Heden Center, Gothenburg, or to watch other Gothia Cup matches.

Dinner

After dinner, we will have time to experience the Heden Center or take part in any social activities that may be organized by the Gothia Cup. The Gothia Heden Center is the tournament’s headquarters during the week. In the Gothia Heden Center there will be a large event and exhibition area where our partners arrange fun activities and contests. You will also find souvenirs, food courts, and Taste the World here!

Day 7 : Gothenburg
Gothia Cup Playoff Round Matches

Participate in your team's playoff round match. During our time not playing, we will have free time to enjoy the Heden Center, Gothenburg, or to watch other Gothia Cup matches.

Dinner

After dinner, we will have time to experience the Heden Center or take part in any social activities that may be organized by the Gothia Cup. The Gothia Heden Center is the tournament’s headquarters during the week. In the Gothia Heden Center there will be a large event and exhibition area where our partners arrange fun activities and contests. You will also find souvenirs, food courts, and Taste the World here!

Day 8 : Gothenburg
Gothia Cup Playoff Round Matches

Participate in your team's playoff round match. During our time not playing, we will have free time to enjoy the Heden Center, Gothenburg, or to watch other Gothia Cup matches.

Dinner

After dinner, we will have time to experience the Heden Center or take part in any social activities that may be organized by the Gothia Cup. The Gothia Heden Center is the tournament’s headquarters during the week. In the Gothia Heden Center there will be a large event and exhibition area where our partners arrange fun activities and contests. You will also find souvenirs, food courts, and Taste the World here!

Day 9 : Gothenburg—Copenhagen
Gothia Cup Finals

Today, the Gothia Cup Finals conclude. The various age and gender brackets will compete for the Gothia Cup titles. If we won our playoff matches the previous day, we will participate in the Cup Finals.

Travel to Copenhagen

Free time in Copenhagen

Dinner

Day 10 : End Tour

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