Your pathway to MINA Cup 2027 in Dubai
The GCC MINA Cup Qualifiers 2026 give UAE and GCC academies the opportunity to compete for a place at MINA Cup 2027.
Hosted in Dubai, at the brand new JA Sports and Shooting Club, the most premium football facility in the region, the qualifiers bring together ambitious youth teams across multiple age categories, from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE.
This is the official pathway for regional academies to reach the MINA Cup stage and compete alongside international clubs, professional academies and top qualifying teams.
This is the official pathway for regional academies to reach the MINA Cup stage and compete alongside international clubs, professional academies and top qualifying teams.
- Winners earn a place at MINA Cup 2027
- Entry Fee Waived
- Compete against top UAE and GCC academies
- Pathway to face international clubs and professional academies
Age Categories
U12
(9-a-side)
U13
(11-a-side)
U14
(11-a-side)
U15
(11-a-side)
U16
(11-a-side)
COMPETITION FORMAT
GROUP STAGES
Teams compete within their age-group pools to qualify for the knockout rounds.
KNOCKOUT ROUNDS
Top teams battle for the chance to earn their place at MINA Cup 2027.
SCHEDULE
6th – 7th Nov, 2026
U12 | U13
20TH – 21sT Nov, 2026
U14 | U15 | U16
JA Sports AND SHOOTING CLUB
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Highlights from 2024 Qualifiers
The 2024 UAE-Based Qualifiers brought together 29 youth football teams in thrilling matches across multiple age categories.
Teams Competed
Matches Played
Players Participated
Goals Scored
From nail-biting finishes to exceptional teamwork, the 2024 qualifiers truly showcased the spirit of youth football.
READY TO EARN YOUR PLACE?
Register your academy for the GCC MINA Cup Qualifiers and compete for a place at MINA Cup 2027 in Dubai.
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your participation:
The qualifiers are open to eligible UAE and GCC based academies and clubs across the confirmed age categories.
Winning teams earn their place at MINA Cup 2027 with entry fee waived.
UAE academies should enter through the GCC MINA Cup Qualifiers pathway.
GCC academies are expected to enter through the qualifier pathway, unless separately invited or approved by the MINA Cup team.
The qualifiers are planned across two weekends in November 2026: 6th-7th November and 20th-21st November.
The qualifiers are planned to take place at JA Sports and Shooting Club, Dubai, UAE.
The qualifiers are expected to include U12, U13, U14, U15 and U16 boys’ categories.
Teams will compete in group stages followed by knockout rounds. The final format may vary depending on the number of teams in each age group.
No. Teams must submit their registration, and confirmation will be shared by the MINA Cup team based on availability and eligibility.
Teams can register through the website form or contact the MINA Cup team directly through WhatsApp.