Youth World Cup
Jalawi Talents Pathways is proud to announce its partnership with Nitidia Sport, the official organisers of the Youth World Cup, to lead the selection and preparation of a team that will represent England at the 2026 edition of the tournament in New York City.
This prestigious event will bring together 48 nations in each category, hosted at a world-class sports venue in the U.S., with live broadcasts, cultural experiences, and international scouting opportunities.
π What is the Youth World Cup?
Organised by Nitidia, the Youth World Cup is an elite 7-a-side international tournament featuring youth teams from around the world. Categories include:
Under-10 (players born 2016β2017)
Under-12 (players born 2014β2015)
The 2026 edition will be held from 21st to 26th July at Stony Brook University in New York, USA, featuring:
Professional-level sports facilities
Opening and closing ceremonies
International exposure with scouts, clubs, and media
Activities such as cultural exchanges, seminars, and coach networking events
π΄ Jalawi Talents Pathways β Official England Representative
As the official UK selection partner, Jalawi Talents Pathways has been appointed by Nitidia Sport to:
Organise open and invitation-only trials in the UK
Select the best U10 and U12 players to represent England
Prepare the team with structured training and match preparation
Collaborate with Nitidia on international logistics and tournament management
This is a real football experience β players will earn their place through performance, not payment.
π Tournament Highlights
21 July β Team arrival & opening ceremony
22β24 July β Group stage matches
25 July β Knockout rounds & NYC sightseeing
26 July β Finals, awards & closing gala
The tournament also includes:
Coaching masterclasses
International team dinners
Live media coverage and scouting presence
Youth football networking on a global scale
β½ Who Can Apply?
We will soon announce trial dates across England. To be eligible:
Players must fall within the U10 or U12 categories
Have experience playing in club or academy settings
Demonstrate strong technical, tactical, and personal qualities
Understand this is a performance-based selection process
π’ Register Your Interest
We are currently building a pre-registration list for trials.
π Follow @jalawi.pathways on Instagram
π§ Email: info@jalawipathways.com
π Online trial registration: (Coming soon)
π£οΈ From Jalawi Talents Pathways
βThis opportunity is not about hype. Itβs about honest, structured football. Weβre proud to work with Nitidia to give young UK-based players a professional platform to experience international football the right way.β