​Cup No.1 (Fredrikshaven, Denmark)  and
​Gothia Cup (Gothenburg, Sweden) 2026

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Cup No. 1 in Fredrikshaven, Denmark

​This international youth soccer tournament is organized every summer in Fredrikshavn in the very northern part of Denmark. In 2026, Dana Cup No.1 will be held for the 41st time. Each summer Fredrikshavn is visited by 200 youth teams from more than 20 different countries. This international atmosphere makes the tournament a great multicultural event in the summerly Denmark where Fredrikshavn shows its very best side. Cup No. 1 has a ‘family feel’ and the town of Fredriksahven is a perfect 1st stop to this fantastic soccer adventure.  This is a great tournament in a safe and friendly town where you can get around almost everywhere by walking or biking. 
 
The tournament is organized by the local soccer club Fredrikshaven Fotbolls Forening and it is played on pristine grass fields located within walking distance from the school accommodations.  The teams are split up into group games where you play 3-4 first round games. Thereafter, each team qualifies to the A or B playoffs depending on previous results. The knockout stage starts Thursday afternoons. If the team is knocked out early we arrange friendlies against other teams. Every summer we make sure that each team plays 6+ games at Cup No 1. 

Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden

​Gothia Cup is considered ‘the World Youth Cup’ as it attracts over 1900 teams from over 80 nations each summer. It truly is a fantastic experience for any soccer player or soccer parent to experience in their lifetime. The opening ceremony has 55,000 soccer fans in the stands and the entire city of Gothenburg turns into a soccer city during the Gothia Cup week. Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s oldest and most charismatic cities with plenty for the visitor to do and see. Aside from all the soccer and sightseeing, Liseberg can be found in Gothenburg which is northern Europe’s largest amusement park. 
 
The Gothia Cup is hosted by local professional club BK Hacken (Crowned Swedish champions in 2023 on the mens side) and the tournament is played on over 100 fields around the City of Gothenburg. The playing surfaces are both grass and astro turf. The field conditions are always very impressive. 
 
The teams are split up into group games where you play 3-4 first round games. Thereafter, each team qualifies to the A or B playoffs depending on previous results. The knockout stage starts Thursday afternoons. If the team is knocked out early we arrange friendlies against other teams. Every summer we make sure that each team plays 6+ games at the Gothia Cup.

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Cup No.1 and Gothia Cup Summer 2026 Itinerary

July 4             Depart from San Francisco to Copenhagen, Denmark.  Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) or Lufthansa (One-way Only)
July 5             Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark in the PM.  Bus ride to Fredrikshaven, Denmark.
                        Arrive at Nordstjaerne Skolan in the PM in Fredrikshaven, Denmark 
July 6             Free day in Fredrikshaven, Denmark. Explore the town and area. Training session in the AM. 
July 7             Preliminary rounds begin for Cup No. 1 in Denmark
July 8             Group Play
July 9             Group Play
July 10           Second round of tournament and some championship games
July 11           Championship game for Cup No. 1 in Denmark + Day trip to Skagen 
                         http://denmark.dk/en/quick-facts/map-of-denmark/skagen 
July 12           Stena Line ferry cruise (3 hours 15 minutes) from Fredrikshaven, Denmark to Gothenburg, Sweden in the AM. 
                        Arrive in Gothenburg,   Sweden around 11.30 AM. Motor coach from harbor to Anas Skolan (school) accommodations
July 13           Gothia Cup in Sweden begins (preliminary rounds)
                       Opening ceremonies at Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden at 8 pm                     
July 14           Group Play
July 15           Group Play
July 16           Second round of Gothia Cup tournament
July 17           Quarter finals and semifinals
July 18           Championship game of Gothia Cup
July 19           Group leaves Anas Skolan (school)  with a motor coach bus to Copenhagen. Flight: Copenhagen, Denmark - SFO
                        Arrive at SFO: TBD. Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)  

 
Inclusions Player Package:
 
        Flight: San Francisco-Copenhagen, Denmark Round-Trip,  Airline: Scandinavian Airlines or Lufthansa (Only One-Way)
        Motor coaches (buses) for all transfers
        Stena Line ferry cruise, Fredrikshaven - Gothenburg
        Team fee for Cup No. 1 and Gothia Cup
        Cup No. 1 participation fee
        Gothia Cup participation fee, including the Gothia Card 
        School accommodations in both Fredrikshaven, Denmark and Gothenburg, Sweden 14 nights
        Breakfast, lunch dinner provided (cafeteria style)
        Day Trip to Skagen, Denmark 
        Bed and bedding rental at both tournaments (No need to bring anything for sleeping)
        Travel sweatshirt and T-shirt. Playing uniforms are provided (No need to purchase an additional uniform)
        Travel Insurance (Included when a player register for the Land+Air package)
        Guidance by Mattias Kodzoman and Kodzoman Soccer staff  during the whole trip
        Coaching/chaperoning during the entire trip (1 coach and 1 assistant per team)
        Training/coaching leading up to departure (Team will train about 6-8 times prior to July 4th)
 
Exclusions:
        Spending money
        Meals during travel days
        Ride tickets at Liseberg Amusement Park (Gothenburg, Sweden)
        Travel Insurance (If a player is traveling separately from the Round Trip group booking July 4th-19th, 2026)
                   
Player Cost:
        Flight + land package =$4,775 per player(Total of 14 nights in school)        
        Land package only (No flight)=$2,995 per player  (Total of 14 nights in school)
                      
Parent Package  Approximate cost for parents coming along:
        Flights: Please contact Mattias for more information  ([email protected])
        Ferry ticket: $75/adult; $30/child (one-way)
        Gothia Cup Card: $75/person
        Hotel in Denmark (double occupancy): $135+/person/day (3-4 Star Hotel)
        Hotel in Sweden (double occupancy): $165+/person/day (3-4 Star Hotel)
       Apartment accommodation option in Gothenburg: If interested please contact Mattias for more information. 
 
Suggested Payment Schedule (Flight and land package):
            Non refundable Deposit: $500, due no later than December 15th, 2025
            1st payment: 1,000, January 15th, 2026
            2nd payment: 1,000, February 15th, 2026
            3rd payment: 1,000, March, 15th, 2026
            4th payment: 1,275, May 15th,  2026
 
Suggested Payment Schedule (Only land package):
            Non refundable Deposit: $500, due no later than December 15th, 2025
            1st payment: $500, January 15th, 2026
            2nd payment: $500, February 15th, 2026
            3rd payment: $500, March, 15th 2026
            4th payment: $995, May 15th, 2026
 
Refunds: 
We will honor some refunds, less a $500 processing fee, up until February 15th, 2026. Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis to establish refunds after February 15th, 2026.
 
Required Documents: 

• Signed permission Travel Letter 
• Signed Player Code Conduct document
• Copy of Health Insurance Card
• Copy of Passport Photo Page
• Passport (Make sure your passport is valid at least 6 months after scheduled return date)

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