The 2026 CONIFA European Football Cup was the fourth edition of this tournament, an international football tournament for states, minorities, stateless peoples and regions unaffiliated with FIFA with an affiliation to Europe, organised by CONIFA. The edition will be the first since 2019, with editions in 2021 and 2023, both being cancelled.
Participants Team Previous appearances in tournament Canton Ticino 0 (debut) 0 (debut) 1 (2017) 3 (2015, 2017, 2019) 0 (debut) Rouet-Provence 0 (debut)
Draw The draw is scheduled to take place during the CONIFA AGM on April 18, 2026, in Lefkosa, Northern Cyprus. Teams were divided into 3 pots for the draw and would be split between 2 3-team groups. While not directly confirmed by CONIFA, pots are thought to be based on the 2025 European rankings. Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3 Rouet-Provence Canton Ticino
Format Six teams will be divided into two groups of three teams. The two group winners will progress to the final, the two runners-ups will progress to a third-place match; a fifth-place game is scheduled as a friendly and not officially as part of the tournament.
Venues Two venues are being used to hold fixtures at the tournament, both in the same area known as the Sportitalia Village. The 3,000 capacity Stadio XXV Aprile, also known as the Carate Stadium or Sportitalia Arena for sponsorship reasons, home of Serie D side US Folgore Caratese ASD is being used as the main venue for the tournament. The neighbouring Stadio Comunale Verano Brianza, or Verano Stadium, is also being used to host matches.
Group stage Group A
Group B
Placement games 3rd Group A vs 3rd Group B match
Third-place match
Final
Final positions
Goalscorers
References
External links CONIFA official website