An International Youth Football Tournament
in Gangwon Hoengseong, South Korea
2026 YIFA Hoengseong
Youth International Football Championship
Date October 2–4, 2026
Location Gangwon Hoengseong, South Korea
An International Youth Football
Tournament in Gangwon, South Korea
2026 YIFA Hoengseong Youth International Football Championship
Date October 2–4, 2026
Location Hoengseong, South Korea
Bringing Global Youth Together Through Sport, Culture & Friendship
Bringing Global Youth Together Through Sport, Culture & Friendship
Participating Nations & Clubs
Participating Nations & Clubs
International Diversity, Elite Competition
Inviting youth teams from countries with outstanding
youth development systems across each continent.
South Korea
Gangwon
Hoengseong FC, Wonju SMC FC, Son Football Academy
Gyeonggi
Song Jong-kook Football Academy, Ildong Middle School
Chungcheong
Cheonan Football Center
K League
Gangwon FC
*Participating clubs are subject to change
depending on each youth club's seasonal schedule.
Australia
*Participating clubs are subject to change
depending on each youth club's seasonal schedule.
Victoria State
Representative Team
Japan
J.League Youth
Tokyo
Kashima Antlers Football Club
Fukuoka
Avispa Fukuoka Football Club
*Participating clubs are subject to change
depending on each youth club's seasonal schedule.
Participating Nations & Clubs
Participating Nations & Clubs
International Diversity, Elite Competition
Inviting youth teams from countries with outstanding youth development systems across each continent.
South Korea
Gangwon Province
Hoengseong FC, Wonju SMC FC, Son Football Academy
Gyeonggi Province
Song Jong-kook Football Academy, Ildong Middle School
Chungcheong Province
Cheonan Football Center
K League
Gangwon FC
*Participating clubs are subject to change depending on each youth club's seasonal schedule.
Australia
Victoria State Representative Team
*Participating clubs are subject to change depending on each youth club's seasonal schedule.
Japan
J.League Youth
Tokyo
Kashima Antlers Football Club
Fukuoka
Avispa Fukuoka Football Club
*Participating clubs are subject to change depending on each youth club's seasonal schedule.
Championship Representatives
Organizing Committee
Chairman
Han Wang-ki
Former Governor of Pyeongchang County
Governor of
Hoengseong County
Jang Shin-sang
Governor of Hoengseong County
Championship
Ambassador
Janè Talcevski
Former National Team Player
Australian
Representative
Craig Foster
Former Australian National Team Player
Football Commentator for Australian Broadcasting Networks
Japanese
Representative
Yuzo Tashiro
Former Japan National Team Player
European
Representative
Michel Emile Hordijk
Youth Development – European Top 5 Leagues
Technical Advisor
Schedule & Itinerary
Tournament Schedule
September – October 2026
SUN
27
4
Tournament
Day 3
MON
28
TUE
29
Arrival in Korea
6
WED
30
7
Tournament & Official Events
THU
1 OCT
5
Departure from Korea
Arrival & Departure
FRI
2
Tournament
Day 1
9
SAT
3
Tournament
Day 2
10
Arrival & Departure
Arrival in Korea
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Departure from Korea
Monday, October 5, 2026
Friday, October 2
Tournament Day 1
Saturday, October 3
Tournament Day 2
Sunday, October 4
Tournament Day 3
Official Tournament Schedule
*Dates may be adjusted if a substitute public holiday is designated.
Tournament Schedule
Schedule & Itinerary
September – October 2026
Tournament Schedule
Arrival in Korea
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Departure from Korea
Monday, October 5, 2026
Official Tournament Schedule
Friday, October 2
Tournament Day 1
Saturday, October 3
Tournament Day 2
Sunday, October 4
Tournament Day 3
*Dates may be adjusted if a substitute public holiday is designated.
Information
Main Tournament Venues
Governance & Safety Framework
Tournament Operations & Safety Management
Large-Scale Event Management
Separate movement routes for athletes and spectators
Access control and security systems
Real-time operational monitoring
Professional Organising Committee
Dedicated management teams for each operational area
Experienced international event management
Live operational monitoring
International Safety Standards
Compliance with Olympic and FIFA safety standards
International event safety guidelines
Comprehensive venue safety inspections
Medical Support & Emergency Response
On-site professional medical teams
Emergency response protocols
Direct coordination with nearby general hospitals for emergency transport
