For more than 45 years, Dallas Cup has helped grow the game in North Texas, welcoming teams from around the world and showcasing the region's passion for soccer. The arrival of FIFA World Cup 26™ is another milestone in that journey and an opportunity for North Texas to share that passion with a global audience. "We've always believed North Texas is one of the great soccer communities in the world," Filo said. "The work of Monica Paul, the Hunt and Jones families, the North T

The North Texas FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Committee and Dallas Cup recently partnered to host the 2026 Unity Cup, a one-day 5v5 tournament featuring U10 through U13 boys' and girls' teams from across North Texas. With FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets on the line, teams competed throughout the day for the opportunity to earn one of the tournament's most memorable prizes. Each division champion received 12 tickets to the Sweden vs. Japan FIFA World Cup 26™ match on June 25 at Dallas St

Dallas Cup is proud to support the Unity Cup 5v5, hosted in partnership with the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee. 🏆 Each age division champion will receive 12 tickets to the FIFA World Cup 26™ match between Sweden and Japan on June 25! 📍 Toyota Soccer Center 📅 Saturday, June 6 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM U10-U13 Boys & Girls 5v5 Format, 3 guaranteed matches Max Roster Size: 8 Players $400 Per Team Don’t miss the chance to compete for an unforgettable World Cup experience righ

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the influence of the Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola continues to be felt far beyond the youth fields of North Texas. FIFA’s announcement of match officials for this summer’s tournament underscores a familiar theme: the Dallas Cup has long served as a proving ground for some of the world’s top referees. The inclusion of Ismail Elfath (USA) and Michael Oliver (ENG) highlights a decades-long tradition of elite officiating development in

From first appearances in the 1990s to Super Group breakthroughs, a look at the tournament’s deep ties to Japanese football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas For more than four decades, the Dallas Cup has served as a global stage for elite youth soccer. While powerhouse academies from Europe and South America often draw attention, the tournament’s history is also closely tied to the discipline, technical quality, and steady rise of Japanese football. Breaking New Gr

As the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola concludes, it’s important to recognize one of the tournament’s most meaningful and enduring traditions: the Homestay Program and the families who make it possible. Each year, communities across North Texas open their homes to hundreds of international athletes, reinforcing what has long set the Dallas Cup apart. The “Beautiful Game” extends far beyond the pitch, and nowhere is that more evident than in the connections formed throu

Three Champions Crowned Sunday at Toyota Stadium as the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola Concludes The 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola concluded on Sunday with a slate of championship matches at Toyota Stadium, as titles were decided in the boys’ Under 18, Under 19, and the prestigious Under 19 Gordon Jago Super Group divisions. The tournament’s final match came in the Gordon Jago Super Group Final, where MLS academy side Philadelphia Union defeated defending ch

DALLAS, Texas (Saturday, April 4) – Championship Saturday at the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola saw 16 champions crowned across multiple age groups, highlighted by the Under 16 through Under 19 girls finals at Toyota Stadium. Meanwhile, next door at Toyota Soccer Center, champions were also decided across the Under 10 through Under 14 boys and girls divisions, capping off the busiest day in tournament history. On Sunday, the final three champions will be crowned in th

FC Dallas Academy wins Under 17 title; Capital City SC wins Under 16 title FRISCO, Texas (Saturday, Apr. 4) – Championship Saturday at the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola kicked off this morning with the crowning of the Under 17 and Under 16 Boys champions at Toyota Stadium. Action continues at Toyota Stadium throughout the day, where the U16–U19 Girls champions will be determined. Next door at Toyota Soccer Center, the boys and girls U10–U14 champions will also be cro

FRISCO, Texas (Friday, Apr. 3) – The 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola featured a pair of Gordon Jago Super Group semifinal matches on Friday evening at Toyota Stadium, setting the stage for Sunday’s Super Group final between defending champions SAF Botafogo (BRA) and MLS academy side Philadelphia Union (USA). Gordon Jago Super Group Final Toyota Stadium Sunday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m. SAF Botafogo (BRA) vs. Philadelphia Union (USA) Tickets on sale now at www.dallascup.org

Solar SC ECNL 12G (TX) and Angeles Soccer Elite (MEX) win first Boot & Ball trophies of 2026 FRISCO, Texas (Friday, April 3) – The 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola crowned its first champions on Friday afternoon at Toyota Stadium, as the Under 15 Boys and Girls divisions concluded with their championship matches. 12:00 p.m. Under 15 Girls Final - FC Dallas ECNL G11 (TX) vs. Solar SC ECNL 12G (TX) Action at Toyota Stadium opened with an all-local Under 15 Girls final, a

SAF Botafogo (BRA) vs. St. Louis CITY SC (USA); CF Monterrey (MEX) vs. Philadelphia Union (USA) DALLAS, Texas (Wednesday, Apr. 1) – Group play in the U19 Gordon Jago Super Group concluded Wednesday at the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola, setting the stage for two high-profile semifinal matchups on Friday evening at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. The first semifinal kicks off at 5:00 PM CT, as defending champions SAF Botafogo (BRA) face St. Louis CITY SC (USA). The second se

Record attendance: 25,426; Botafogo defeats Aston Villa in headlining matchup as tournament play begins across North Texas DALLAS, Texas (Sunday, Mar. 29) – The 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola is officially underway, as over 500 boys and girls teams took the pitch Sunday throughout the Greater Dallas area. Opening Day at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium was highlighted by a marquee Gordon Jago Super Group clash between defending champions SAF Botafogo (Brazil) and Prem

DALLAS, Texas (Tuesday, Mar. 24) – Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America, has announced a new strategic partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation to implement a comprehensive referee development program at the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola. The agreement further elevates the tournament’s role as a global platform for the game’s next generation of referee talent. Through this agreement, U.S. Soccer will br

MLS academy side St. Louis CITY SC rounds out the 2026 Super Group field; Full 2026 tournament schedule presented by Panini now available HERE DALLAS, Texas (Monday, Mar. 16) – Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America, is excited to announce the matchups for its opening day triple-header at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium on Sunday, March 29. The marquee event will also feature the Whataparade of Teams and Opening Cer

Crystal Palace withdraws from Gordon Jago Super Group due to ongoing FA Youth Cup campaign DALLAS, Texas (Thursday, Mar. 12) – Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America, has announced that Fulham FC will return to compete in the elite U19 Gordon Jago Super Group at the 2026 tournament. Fulham returns to the Dallas Cup Super Group for the sixth time in 2026, continuing a tournament history that began with their memorable

FC Dallas to field teams across all age brackets; Brazil’s Esporte Clube Água Santa also joins elite U19 division DALLAS, Texas (Tuesday, Mar. 10) – Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America, has announced that that host club FC Dallas will compete in the elite U19 Gordon Jago Super Group at the 2026 tournament, while also fielding teams across all 21 age brackets in both the boys and girls divisions. As the tournament

DALLAS, Texas (Thursday, Feb. 12) – Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America, has announced that Liga MX sides Deportivo Toluca FC and CF Monterrey have accepted invitations to compete in the Gordon Jago Super Group at the 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola. Toluca will make its first appearance at Dallas Cup arriving as the top-ranked club in the Concacaf region. The back-to-back Liga MX champions captured both th

DALLAS, Texas (Monday, Feb. 9) – Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in North America, announced today that Real Salt Lake will participate in the Gordon Jago Super Group at the 2026 edition of the competition. The 2026 Dallas Cup presented by Coca-Cola will take place March 29 through April 5. The Utah-based MLS academy returns to the tournament’s elite bracket for the sixth time in club history. Real Salt Lake previously compete