Record-breaking interest from Scandinavia in the 2026 Kronborg Cup
At the 2026 Kronborg Cup, we’ll once again see strong international support with teams from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Right now, we have a record number of registered teams from the Scandinavian countries. Nearly 25% of the teams registered for the 2026 Kronborg Cup are currently from Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
It’s always fantastic to see how the fields buzz with an international atmosphere and matches that transcend national borders. This bodes well for a year of fierce international competition at the Kronborg Cup:
"It is gratifying to see the great interest from Scandinavian clubs in the 2026 Kronborg Cup. We look forward to welcoming our Scandinavian neighbors to the Kronborg Cup and once again giving the tournament an international flair," says Frederik Hertz, chairman of the Kronborg Cup.
Foreign teams add great value to the tournament and to the Danish soccer players. Foreign teams often bring a slightly different approach to soccer, and this creates a different atmosphere among young people when the language is different:
“The kids enjoy playing against foreign teams because it gives the tournament an international feel, even though we’re in Helsingør. The kids also think it’s fun to play against other soccer players who speak a different language and maybe play a little differently. For us coaches, it’s also fun to face opponents who might have a slightly different tactical approach to soccer than we do here in Denmark,”, says Jakob Vesterbæk of Snekkersten IF.
The deadline for registration and payment is May 17, 2026.
Registration for 2026 is open
This year's soccer tournament featuring teams from Scandinavia. For both girls and boys.
The Kronborg Cup is an international soccer tournament for youth teams—the largest tournament on Zealand—held every year during the last week of the summer school break.