From 29 March to 1 April, Pisa and surrounding areas will host the 20th edition of the 'Pisa World Cup' youth football tournament.
The event, organised by Eventour with the patronage of, among others, the Municipality of Pisa and the F.I.G.C., will involve about 120 teams from all over Italy and several countries around the world, including Switzerland, France and Germany, Albania, Romania, England, and Turkmenistan.
Over the years, the competition has found its own dimension in the national calendar, becoming one of the most important youth football events. The tournament will be based at the Cus Pisa Sports Centre, with matches also being played in the sports facilities of Viareggio, Torre del Lago, Pietrasanta, Marina di Pietrasanta, Camaiore, and Seravezza. The event will be inaugurated on Friday 29 March at 5 p.m. with a parade of the participating teams from Piazza dei Miracoli to Piazza dei Cavalieri, where they will then be presented to the city.
The programme
FRIDAY 29 MARCH
Arrival of all delegations from 1.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Meeting Point - Largo Cocco Griffi - Pisa for check in Tournament and delivery of illustrative material
4.45 p.m. Meeting of all teams in Largo Cocco Griffi in Pisa (Duomo area)
5.00 p.m. Parade of all participating teams in Piazza dei Miracoli to Piazza dei Cavalieri. Greeting of the Authorities, Presentation of the Teams, Show, Athlete Oath and National Anthems. Dinner at the Hotel
SATURDAY 30TH MARCH
9 a.m. Start of qualifying competitions with continuation in the afternoon
SUNDAY 31 MARCH
9.00 a.m. Continuation of qualifying competitions
Afternoon Free for optional excursions according to Competition Calendar
MONDAY 1 APRIL
9 a.m. Start of finals for the Esordienti, Pulcini and Primi Calci categories and awards ceremony at the end of the matches
3 p.m. Start of the Finals for all other categories
Prize-giving ceremony at the end of each final
