[Life] Formosa International Youth Football Tournament Sets New Record with 192 Teams
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Entering its third year, the 2026 Formosa International 7-a-side Youth Football Championship has reached a new scale this year, attracting 192 teams to gather in Kaohsiung, jointly creating Taiwan's largest international youth football exchange platform.
The 2026 Formosa International 7-a-side International Youth Football Championship, hosted by the Kaohsiung City Government's Sports Development Bureau, has attracted 192 teams from countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Spain, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore. Among them are 30 international teams, with an estimated 900 international players and 5,400 Taiwanese players participating.
The opening exhibition match held yesterday (5th) featured the U16 youth teams from two major La Liga professional clubs, Villarreal and Getafe, competing against each other. Both sides displayed fast-paced offense and defense and intense physical confrontation throughout the match, showcasing top European youth training capabilities. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, not only delighting the fans present but also symbolizing the tournament's status as an important stage for international youth football exchange.
The 2026 Formosa International 7-a-side is projected to attract 10,000 participants and generate NT$300 million in sports economic benefits. Hou Zun-yao, Director of the Kaohsiung City Government's Sports Development Bureau, stated that Kaohsiung welcomes families and cultural exchanges from around the world every summer. Foreign teams compete during the day and then explore attractions like Liuhe Night Market, Pier-2 Art Center, Cijin, and Xiziwan in the evening. Football drives tourism while also allowing the world to discover Kaohsiung. (Editor: Liu Xiang-hua)
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