MIC Cup 2026 Schedule: Minerva Academy FC Faces Big Teams

In a new high for Indian football, Minerva Academy FC is going to take part in the 2026 MIC Cup. The international youth football tournament, where clubs go head-to-head, will also feature a team from India. Minerva Academy FC's participation is a credit to owner Ranjit Bajaj, who is the man behind the scenes.

The 2026 edition, which takes place every year on Easter, is scheduled to take place in Costa Brava, Spain, between March 31 and April 5, 2026. This year, 412 teams are taking part, with top clubs from England, Italy, France, and Germany already confirmed.

Some of the biggest football clubs in the world, like Man United, Liverpool, FC Barcelona, and Juventus, will be competing in the 24th edition. Top players like Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, Rodri, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, and Lamine Yamal are some of the players who were scouted playing in the past. UE Figueres from Spain are the reigning and defending MIC Cup champions.

Minerva Academy FC joins elite clubs in MIC Cup 2026

Minerva Academy FC joins the prestigious competition after winning tournaments like Norway Cup, Dana Cup, and Gothia Cup. The club joins youth teams and academies from 39 countries who will battle it out for glory and the honor of being called MIC Cup winners.

Opportunities to play in these competitions help young players in India to gain exposure of high level football and professional experience.

MIC Cup 2026 Schedule

The participating teams are going to arrive in Costa Brava by March 31, with group stage action starting from April 2. Knockout games are for the MIC Cup 2026 schedule, which begins on April 3, with the first three phases of the final phase happening on April 4. The MIC Cup 2026 comes to an end on April 5 with the last 6 finals of the Final Phase.